How To Fix TN814 - Incompatible database type requirements: &1 -> &2 vs. &3 -> &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TN - Support Package Manager (SPAM) Messages

• Message number: 814

• Message text: Incompatible database type requirements: &1 -> &2 vs. &3 -> &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN814 - Incompatible database type requirements: &1 -> &2 vs. &3 -> &4 ?

  The SAP error message TN814 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the database types required by different components or systems in your SAP landscape. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch in the database types or versions that are being used by different SAP systems or components.
  Cause:
  The error message TN814 is triggered when:
  
  There are different database types or versions specified in the configuration of the SAP systems involved.
  The database type required by one component does not match the database type of another component.
  For example, if one system is configured to use Oracle and another is configured to use SQL Server, this error may occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TN814 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Database Configuration:
  
  Verify the database type and version for each SAP system involved. You can do this by checking the system parameters or configuration files.
  
  
  
  Align Database Types:
  
  Ensure that all systems or components that need to communicate with each other are using compatible database types. If necessary, change the database type of one of the systems to match the other.
  
  
  
  Review System Landscape:
  
  If you are working in a multi-system landscape (e.g., Development, Quality Assurance, Production), ensure that all systems are aligned in terms of database type and version.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific components you are using to understand the database requirements and compatibility.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on compatibility issues. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the systems can communicate without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Support Portal: You can access the SAP Support Portal for additional resources, including documentation and SAP Notes related to your specific version of SAP.
  SAP Community: The SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding solutions to similar issues faced by other users.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the incompatibility issue indicated by the TN814 error message.