How To Fix SBD_MESSAGES041 - Referenced field &2 in &1 is not typed correctly

SBD_MESSAGES041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBD_MESSAGES - Messages for source based DDIC

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Referenced field &2 in &1 is not typed correctly

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBD_MESSAGES041 - Referenced field &2 in &1 is not typed correctly ?

  The SAP error message SBD_MESSAGES041 indicates that there is a problem with the data type of a referenced field in a structure or table. Specifically, it means that the field referenced in the message is not typed correctly according to the expectations of the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The field referenced in the message (&2) does not match the expected data type in the context of the structure or table (&1). This can happen if:
  
  The field is defined with an incompatible data type (e.g., a character field is expected, but a numeric field is provided).
  There is a mismatch in the length or decimal places of the fields.
  The field is not defined in the data dictionary (DDIC) correctly.
  
  
  
  Inconsistent Definitions: If the field is defined in multiple places (e.g., in different structures or tables), and the definitions are inconsistent, this error can occur.
  
  
  Changes in Data Dictionary: If there have been recent changes to