How To Fix RS_PSA_DEP020 - Table &1 cannot be converted because it is of DB type &2.

RS_PSA_DEP020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_PSA_DEP -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Table &1 cannot be converted because it is of DB type &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_PSA_DEP020 - Table &1 cannot be converted because it is of DB type &2. ?

  The SAP error message RS_PSA_DEP020 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of a table in the context of the SAP Data Warehousing environment, specifically related to the Persistent Staging Area (PSA). The error message typically arises when there is a mismatch between the expected database type of a field and the actual database type of that field in the source table.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The error occurs when the system attempts to convert a field from one database type to another, but the source field's data type is not compatible with the expected type. For example, if the system expects a character type but encounters a numeric type, this error may be triggered.
  Database Structure Changes: If there have been changes to the underlying database structure (e.g., changes in data types or field lengths) that are not reflected in the Data Warehouse or the InfoSource, this can lead to