How To Fix UC097 - The length of the transferred structure and the sender structure differ

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UC - FI/CO Data transfer: errors during transfer

• Message number: 097

• Message text: The length of the transferred structure and the sender structure differ

What causes this issue?

The sender structure details are probably inconsistent.

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?

Check the sender structure.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UC097 - The length of the transferred structure and the sender structure differ ?

  The SAP error message UC097 indicates that there is a mismatch in the length of the data structures being transferred between systems or between different components within SAP. This typically occurs in scenarios involving data transfer, such as IDocs, BAPIs, or RFC calls, where the structure of the data being sent does not match the expected structure on the receiving end.
  Cause:
  
  
  Structure Mismatch: The most common cause is that the structure of the data being sent (the sender structure) does not match the structure expected by the receiving system (the receiver structure). This can happen if:
  
  The data structure has been modified in one system but not in the other.
  There are version differences between the systems.
  The data types or lengths of fields in the structures are different.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the data transfer settings can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that modify the data structures, they may not be aligned with the standard structures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Structure Definitions: 
  
  Compare the definitions of the sender and receiver structures. Ensure that they have the same fields, data types, and lengths.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the structure definitions.
  
  
  
  Update Structures: 
  
  If there have been changes to the structure in one system, ensure that the corresponding changes are made in the other system.
  If you are using custom structures, ensure that they are consistent across all relevant systems.
  
  
  
  Review Data Transfer Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings for the data transfer process (e.g., IDoc types, BAPI interfaces) to ensure they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the data transfer works correctly without errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific data transfer method you are using for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), WE60 (IDoc Documentation).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to UC097.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or process that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UC097 error in your SAP environment.