How To Fix SDCBO166 - Association &: LOB data types are not supported

SDCBO166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDCBO - Dictionary Structured Objects

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Association &: LOB data types are not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDCBO166 - Association &: LOB data types are not supported ?

  The SAP error message SDCBO166 indicates that there is an issue with the handling of LOB (Large Object) data types in the context of a specific operation, typically related to database interactions or data processing in SAP systems. LOB data types include BLOB (Binary Large Object) and CLOB (Character Large Object), which are used to store large amounts of binary or character data, respectively.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Data Types: The error arises when the system encounters LOB data types that are not supported in the current context, such as during data transfer, processing, or when trying to map these types to a different format.
  Database Compatibility: The database being used may not support LOB data types in the way that the SAP application expects.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system or the database that do not allow for the proper handling of LOB data types.
  Data Model Issues: The data model