How To Fix SS027 - Data structures are incompatible

SS027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SS - Integration IMG - function model - SAP analyzer

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Data structures are incompatible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SS027 - Data structures are incompatible ?

  The SAP error message SS027, which states "Data structures are incompatible," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the data structures expected by the system and those being provided. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data transfers, interface processing, or when working with custom programs and function modules.
  Causes:
  
  Mismatched Data Types: The data types of fields in the source and target structures do not match. For example, a field defined as a character type in one structure may be defined as a numeric type in another.
  Field Length Differences: The length of fields in the source and target structures may differ, leading to incompatibility.
  Missing Fields: One of the structures may be missing fields that are present in the other structure, causing the system to throw an error.
  Changes in Data Structures: If there have been recent changes to the data structures (e.g., in a custom program or a data