How To Fix R8429 - Different data types of field &1

R8429 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R8 - Messages from the meta data generation

• Message number: 429

• Message text: Different data types of field &1

What causes this issue?

The internal lengths of field &v1& do not correspond in the extract
structure and in the extraction view.

System Response

The DataSource cannot be saved like this.

How to fix this error?

Adjust either the extract structure or the extraction view.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8429 - Different data types of field &1 ?

  The SAP error message R8429, which states "Different data types of field &1," typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the data types of fields being compared or assigned in a program or configuration. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data processing, report generation, or when working with ABAP code.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The most common cause is that the field &1 is being used in a context where its data type does not match the expected data type. For example, trying to assign a character field to a numeric field or vice versa.
  Field Length Issues: Sometimes, even if the data types are the same (e.g., both are character fields), the length of the fields may differ, leading to this error.
  Inconsistent Data Definitions: If the field is defined differently in different contexts (e.g., in a database table vs. in a program), this can lead to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data