How To Fix SOTR_MESS033 - The type of concatenated concept & is wrong.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOTR_MESS - Messages in and for the Online Text Repository

• Message number: 033

• Message text: The type of concatenated concept & is wrong.

What causes this issue?

A concatenated concept already exists for the specified concept but
does not have the required type, that is, it should be a long text but
is a short text or vice versa.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOTR_MESS033 - The type of concatenated concept & is wrong. ?

  The SAP error message SOTR_MESS033, which states "The type of concatenated concept & is wrong," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Semantic Object Model (SOM) or when dealing with concatenated concepts in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the data type or structure of a concatenated concept that is being used in your application or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The concatenated concept may be defined with an incorrect or incompatible data type. For example, if you are trying to concatenate strings and one of the components is not a string, this error may occur.
  Invalid Configuration: The configuration of the concatenated concept may not align with the expected structure or data types defined in the system.
  Missing or Incorrect Mapping: If the concatenated concept relies on mappings or associations that are not correctly defined, it can lead to this error.
  Version Mismatch: Sometimes, if there are updates or changes in the system, older configurations may not be compatible with the new version.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types of the components involved in the concatenated concept. Ensure that all components are of compatible types (e.g., all should be strings if you are concatenating strings).
  Review Configuration: Go through the configuration settings for the concatenated concept. Make sure that it is set up correctly according to the SAP documentation and best practices.
  Validate Mappings: If your concatenated concept relies on mappings, ensure that all mappings are correctly defined and that there are no missing links.
  Debugging: Use debugging tools in SAP to trace where the error is occurring. This can help identify the specific part of the code or configuration that is causing the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help resources for guidance on defining and using concatenated concepts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context or fixes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it is impacting critical business processes.
  Training and Resources: Consider training or resources on SAP's Semantic Object Model and data types to better understand how to work with concatenated concepts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SOTR_MESS033 error message.