How To Fix DDLS519 - CAST for arithmetic operand & on DB & could not be generated

DDLS519 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 519

• Message text: CAST for arithmetic operand & on DB & could not be generated

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DDLS519 - Details

• The SAP error message DDLS519 typically indicates an issue with the generation of a database object, specifically related to the use of the CAST function for arithmetic operands. This error can occur during the generation of database views, tables, or other database objects when the SQL statement involves arithmetic operations that cannot be properly cast or converted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The error often arises when there is a mismatch in data types during arithmetic operations. For example, trying to perform arithmetic on incompatible data types (e.g., trying to add a string to a number).
  Database Compatibility: The SQL syntax or functions used may not be compatible with the underlying database system (e.g., HANA, Oracle, SQL Server).
  Invalid SQL Syntax: There may be an issue with the SQL syntax itself, such as incorrect use of parentheses or operators.
  Database Constraints: Certain constraints or rules in the database schema may prevent the operation from being executed.
  
  
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