How To Fix /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT183 - Source and target file have different object definitions

/SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT -

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Source and target file have different object definitions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT183 - Source and target file have different object definitions ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT183 indicates that there is a mismatch between the source and target file object definitions during a data transfer or restructuring process. This typically occurs in scenarios involving data migration, data replication, or when using tools like SAP Data Services or SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT).
  
  Cause:
  
  Schema Mismatch: The structure (schema) of the source file does not match the structure of the target file. This could include differences in field names, data types, or the number of fields.
  Data Type Incompatibility: The data types defined in the source file may not be compatible with those in the target file. For example, a field defined as an integer in the source may be defined as a string in the target.
  Field Length Differences: The length of fields in the source and target files may differ, leading to truncation or overflow issues.
  Missing Fields: The target file may expect certain fields that are