How To Fix SOI563 - Unable to alter field &1 with change from DDIC type &2 to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 563

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOI563 - Unable to alter field &1 with change from DDIC type &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message SOI563 indicates that there is an issue with altering a field in a database table or structure. Specifically, it occurs when there is an attempt to change the data dictionary (DDIC) type of a field from one type to another, which is not allowed due to various constraints.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Incompatible Data Types: The change being attempted is from one incompatible data type to another. For example, changing a field from a character type to a numeric type.
  Existing Data: If there is existing data in the database that does not conform to the new data type, the system will prevent the change to avoid data loss or corruption.
  Field Attributes: Certain attributes of the field (like length, decimal places, etc.) may not be compatible with the new type.
  Dependencies: Other objects (like programs, views, or function modules) may depend on the current field definition,