How To Fix R7900 - Change related to database - a conversion may be required

R7900 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 900

• Message text: Change related to database - a conversion may be required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7900 - Change related to database - a conversion may be required ?

  The SAP error message R7900, which states "Change related to database - a conversion may be required," typically indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency between the data types or structures in the SAP application and the underlying database. This can occur during various operations, such as data updates, migrations, or when changes are made to the database schema.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type defined in the SAP application does not match the data type in the database. For example, a field defined as a string in SAP may be defined as an integer in the database.
  Database Schema Changes: Changes made to the database schema (like adding or modifying fields) that are not reflected in the SAP application can lead to this error.
  Data Conversion Issues: When data is being moved or transformed, it may not be in the expected format, leading to conversion errors.
  Version Compatibility: If there are version