How To Fix SOI549 - Unable to convert field &1 change from DDIC type &2 to &3

SOI549 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOI - Safe Online Import/Upgrade Messages

• Message number: 549

• Message text: Unable to convert field &1 change from DDIC type &2 to &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOI549 - Unable to convert field &1 change from DDIC type &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message SOI549 indicates that there is an issue with converting a field from one data dictionary (DDIC) type to another. This typically occurs during data processing or when trying to map fields between different structures or tables in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The source field and the target field have incompatible data types. For example, trying to convert a character field to a numeric field without proper handling.
  
  
  Length Issues: The length of the source field may exceed the length of the target field, leading to truncation or overflow errors.
  
  
  Incompatible Structures: The structures being used may not be compatible, especially if they are defined differently in the Data Dictionary.
  
  
  Custom Code Issues: If there is custom ABAP code involved, it may not be handling the conversion correctly.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data in the source field may not conform to the expected format