How To Fix SD_CDS_ENTITY034 - Abap type of & is & and not as expected (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_CDS_ENTITY - Messages for STOBS/entities

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Abap type of & is & and not as expected (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_CDS_ENTITY034 - Abap type of & is & and not as expected (&) ?

  The SAP error message SD_CDS_ENTITY034 typically indicates a type mismatch in the context of Core Data Services (CDS) views or when working with ABAP types in the SAP system. This error occurs when the ABAP type of a field does not match the expected type defined in the CDS view or the data model.
  Cause:
  
  Type Mismatch: The error arises when the ABAP type of a field is different from what is expected. For example, if a field is expected to be of type CHAR but is defined as NUMC, this will trigger the error.
  Inconsistent Data Model: If there are changes in the underlying data model or if the CDS view is not properly aligned with the data types defined in the database or other related structures, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Field Mapping: When fields are mapped incorrectly in the CDS view or in the ABAP program, leading to a mismatch in expected types.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the CDS View Definition: Review the definition of the CDS view to ensure that the data types of the fields are correctly defined. Make sure that the expected types match the actual types being used.
  Review ABAP Code: If the error occurs in an ABAP program, check the data declarations and ensure that the types match what is expected in the CDS view.
  Adjust Data Types: If necessary, adjust the data types in either the CDS view or the ABAP program to ensure consistency. This may involve changing the field definitions or modifying the data types in the ABAP code.
  Activate the CDS View: After making changes, ensure that you activate the CDS view to apply the changes.
  Check for Dependencies: If the CDS view is dependent on other views or tables, ensure that those dependencies are also consistent and correctly defined.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving type mismatches in CDS views.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation on Core Data Services and ABAP programming for best practices and guidelines on data types and field definitions.
  Debugging: Use debugging tools in the ABAP Workbench to trace the execution and identify where the type mismatch occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SD_CDS_ENTITY034 error in your SAP environment.