How To Fix RD117 - Syntax error in generated program: inconsistent &1

RD117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RD - CO-PA Connection to SAP BW

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Syntax error in generated program: inconsistent &1

What causes this issue?

A syntax error has occurred in the generated program for the CO-PA
extractor:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

MSGV1: "&V1&"
MSGV2: "&V2&"
MSGV3: "&V3&"
MSGV4: "&V4&"

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RD117 - Syntax error in generated program: inconsistent &1 ?

  The SAP error message RD117, which states "Syntax error in generated program: inconsistent &1," typically occurs during the generation of a report or program in SAP. This error indicates that there is a syntax issue in the generated ABAP code, which can be caused by various factors. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Data Definitions: The data definitions in the underlying data source (like InfoObjects, DataSources, or InfoProviders) may not match the definitions expected by the report or program.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model (like adding or removing fields), the generated program may not be able to compile correctly.
  Missing or Incorrect Authorizations: Sometimes, missing authorizations can lead to incomplete data retrieval, causing syntax errors.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies in the objects or dependencies.
  Custom Code Issues: If