How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG255 - Element &1 must have type DATS, TIMESTAMP, or TIMESTAMPL

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Element &1 must have type DATS, TIMESTAMP, or TIMESTAMPL

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG255 - Element &1 must have type DATS, TIMESTAMP, or TIMESTAMPL ?

  The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG255 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a specific element in your SAP system. The message states that the element (denoted as &1) must have a data type of either DATS (date), TIMESTAMP, or TIMESTAMPL (timestamp with time zone). This error typically arises in the context of data modeling, especially when working with the SAP Data Dictionary or when defining structures, tables, or fields in ABAP programs.
  Cause
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The element in question is defined with a data type that is not compatible with the expected types (DATS, TIMESTAMP, TIMESTAMPL).
  Mapping Issues: If you are working with data mappings (e.g., in an OData service or data transfer), the source data type may not match the expected type in the target structure.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or in