How To Fix SPRX405 - SPROXY/DDIC: Structure &1 Field &2 Different length &3/&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPRX - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 405

• Message text: SPROXY/DDIC: Structure &1 Field &2 Different length &3/&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPRX405 - SPROXY/DDIC: Structure &1 Field &2 Different length &3/&4 ?

  The SAP error message SPRX405 indicates a mismatch in the length of a field in a structure when working with SAP Proxy (SPROXY) and Data Dictionary (DDIC). This error typically arises during the generation or activation of proxy objects, particularly when there is a discrepancy between the expected length of a field in a structure and the actual length defined in the Data Dictionary.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Field Length Mismatch: The length of a field in the structure defined in the ABAP Dictionary does not match the length of the corresponding field in the proxy interface.
  Changes in Data Dictionary: If there have been recent changes to the structure in the Data Dictionary (e.g., changing the length of a field), and the proxy has not been updated accordingly, this error can occur.
  Inconsistent Metadata: The metadata used by the proxy may not be in sync with the actual definitions in the Data Dictionary.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SPRX405 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Field Lengths:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the structure definition for the field mentioned in the error message.
  Compare the field length with the corresponding field in the proxy interface.
  
  
  
  Update Proxy:
  
  If the field length in the Data Dictionary has changed, you may need to regenerate the proxy. You can do this by:
  
  Going to transaction SPROXY.
  Finding the relevant proxy object and regenerating it.
  
  
  Ensure that the proxy interface reflects the current structure definition.
  
  
  
  Adjust Structure:
  
  If the proxy is correct and the Data Dictionary structure is incorrect, you may need to adjust the field length in the Data Dictionary to match the proxy definition.
  
  
  
  Activate Objects:
  
  After making changes, ensure that you activate both the Data Dictionary objects and the proxy objects to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  If the structure is used in multiple places, ensure that all dependent objects are also updated and activated.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes are included in a transport request for proper migration to other environments (e.g., QA, Production).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SPROXY: Proxy Object Management
  SE80: Object Navigator (for checking related objects)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on proxy generation and Data Dictionary management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SPRX405 error in your SAP system.