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3803492 - DDLS Error "If CAST with type is on DTEL (...), type and length must be the same"

Symptom

When attempting to activate or use a Data Definition (DDLS), the process fails with the following syntax or activation error:

  • "If CAST with type is on DTEL (MONAT, type NUMC), type and length must be the same" (or similar data element reference).


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Environment

SAP NetWeaver - All BASIS releases.

Keywords

DDLS, CAST, PRESERVING TYPE, MONAT, NUMC, Data Element, Type Mismatch, Length, Decimals, Activation Error, 3576931 , KBA , BC-DWB-DIC-AC , ABAP Dictionary Activation and Conversion , Problem

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