How To Fix /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT044 - View mismatch for source file &1 and target file &2

/SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: View mismatch for source file &1 and target file &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT044 - View mismatch for source file &1 and target file &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT044 indicates a view mismatch between a source file and a target file during a data transfer or transformation process, typically in the context of SAP Business One or SAP Data Services. This error usually arises when the structure of the source file does not match the expected structure of the target file.
  
  Cause:
  
  Schema Mismatch: The source file may have a different number of columns, different data types, or different column names compared to the target file.
  Data Format Issues: The data format in the source file may not conform to the expected format in the target file (e.g., date formats, numeric formats).
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the data model or the mapping settings may lead to discrepancies between the source and target files.
  File Corruption: The source or target file may be corrupted or improperly formatted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Structure: Verify that the structure of the source file