How To Fix SCRL478 - The components of the structure &1 changed in an incompatible way.

SCRL478 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCRL - Messages for custom resuse libraries

• Message number: 478

• Message text: The components of the structure &1 changed in an incompatible way.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCRL478 - The components of the structure &1 changed in an incompatible way. ?

  The SAP error message SCRL478 indicates that there has been an incompatible change in the structure of a data object, typically a structure or table, in the ABAP Dictionary. This error often arises during the activation of a program, function module, or class that references the changed structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incompatible Changes: The structure or table definition has been modified in a way that is not compatible with existing references. This can include:
  
  Adding or removing fields.
  Changing the data type of existing fields.
  Changing the length of fields.
  Changing the order of fields.
  
  
  
  Dependent Objects: If there are dependent objects (like programs, function modules, or classes) that rely on the original structure, they may not be able to adapt to the new definition.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Structure Changes: Review the changes made to the structure or table in the ABAP Dictionary. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the Data Dictionary (SE11).
  Checking the structure or table definition for any recent changes.
  
  
  
  Recompile