How To Fix SOS_MAPPING158 - Attributes with direct type specified are not valid in persistent classes

SOS_MAPPING158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOS_MAPPING - Object Services: Persistence Mapping for Messages

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Attributes with direct type specified are not valid in persistent classes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOS_MAPPING158 - Attributes with direct type specified are not valid in persistent classes ?

  The SAP error message SOS_MAPPING158 indicates that there is an issue with the mapping of attributes in a persistent class, specifically that attributes with a direct type specified are not valid. This typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with persistent objects in the SAP Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) or similar frameworks.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Data Type: The attribute in question is defined with a direct type (like CHAR, NUMC, etc.) that is not allowed in the context of a persistent class. Persistent classes typically require attributes to be defined with reference types or specific data types that are compatible with the persistence layer.
  
  
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of the attribute to the database table or structure may be incorrect. This can happen if the attribute is not properly defined in the data model or if there are inconsistencies