How To Fix UCM0151 - Database conversion may cause loss of data

UCM0151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCM0 - Messages for Data Basis, Cons Area, ...

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Database conversion may cause loss of data

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCM0151 - Database conversion may cause loss of data ?

  The SAP error message UCM0151, which states "Database conversion may cause loss of data," typically occurs during database operations, particularly when there is a mismatch between the data types or lengths of fields in the database. This can happen during data migrations, upgrades, or when changing the database schema.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The source and target database fields may have different data types or lengths. For example, if a field in the source database is defined as a VARCHAR(255) and the target is defined as VARCHAR(100), truncation may occur.
  Character Set Issues: If the character sets of the source and target databases differ, certain characters may not be represented correctly, leading to potential data loss.
  Precision Loss: Numeric fields with different precision or scale can lead to loss of data when converting from one type to another.
  Incompatible Data Formats: Date formats or other specialized data types may not convert cleanly between systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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