How To Fix SLS_LO_GAF_EWB149 - Metadata of field &1 and the search help value field &2 are different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LO_GAF_EWB - GAF Enh WB Msg for LO based FPM config sales UI

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Metadata of field &1 and the search help value field &2 are different

What causes this issue?

You have defined a search help for field &V1& and used help field &V2&
as the corresponding value field. However, the data dictionary metadata
of the two fields is different.

System Response

The system issues a warning. If you select a value during application
runtime using the search help, however, the system behavior might be
undefined resulting in a runtime error.

How to fix this error?

Check whether or not the differences in the data dictionary metadata are
critical. Find below two lines of data each consisting of the following
properties:
Data type (CHAR4)
Length (NUMC6)
Output length (NUMC6)
Number of decimal places (NUMC6)
Lowercase indicator (CHAR1)
Indicator for sign in numerical fields (CHAR1)
The first line contains the DDIC metadata of the source field &V1&, and
the second line represents the DDIC metadata of the search help value
field:
&V3&
&V4&

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS_LO_GAF_EWB149 - Metadata of field &1 and the search help value field &2 are different ?

  The SAP error message SLS_LO_GAF_EWB149 indicates that there is a mismatch between the metadata of a field and the corresponding search help value field. This typically occurs in the context of data processing or when working with search helps in SAP applications.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The data type or length of the field specified in the metadata does not match the data type or length of the search help value field.
  There may be inconsistencies in the definitions of the fields in the database or in the data dictionary (DDIC).
  The field might have been modified or updated in the data dictionary, but the search help has not been adjusted accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Definitions:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the definitions of both the field (&1) and the search help value field (&2).
  Ensure that both fields have the same data type, length, and other relevant attributes.
  
  
  
  Adjust Search Help:
  
  If there is a mismatch, you may need to adjust the search help definition. This can be done in transaction SE11 or SE80.
  Update the search help to ensure that it aligns with the field definitions.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Objects:
  
  After making changes, re-activate the search help and any related objects to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly and that there are no inconsistencies in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or specific instructions related to this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator)
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugger to trace the execution and identify where the mismatch occurs.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.