How To Fix /SMB/S4_2_X4001 - Mapping DDIC type &1 to ABAP type is not possible

/SMB/S4_2_X4001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/S4_2_X4 -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Mapping DDIC type &1 to ABAP type is not possible

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/SMB/S4_2_X4001 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/S4_2_X4001 Mapping DDIC type &1 to ABAP type is not possible typically occurs during the data mapping process in SAP, particularly when working with the S/4HANA system. This error indicates that there is an issue with mapping a Data Dictionary (DDIC) type to an ABAP type, which can happen for various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Data Types: The DDIC type you are trying to map may not have a corresponding ABAP type. This can happen if the DDIC type is a complex type or a custom type that does not have a direct mapping in ABAP.
  Missing Type Definitions: The DDIC type may not be defined correctly or may be missing in the system.
  Version Mismatch: There could be a version mismatch between the DDIC and the ABAP environment, especially if you are working with different versions of SAP or have recently upgraded.
  Custom Development: If you are using custom types or