How To Fix HSM_FILL016 - Target field: &1, table: &2

HSM_FILL016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HSM_FILL - HM: Hazardous Substance Master Filling

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Target field: &1, table: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HSM_FILL016 - Target field: &1, table: &2 ?

  The SAP error message HSM_FILL016 typically indicates an issue related to the handling of data in the context of the SAP HANA database or the SAP HANA Smart Data Integration (SDI) framework. The message format suggests that there is a problem with filling a target field in a specific table.
  
  Cause:
  The error message HSM_FILL016 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being inserted or updated in the target field does not match the expected data type defined in the target table.
  Null Values: Attempting to insert a null value into a field that does not allow nulls.
  Field Length Exceeded: The data being inserted exceeds the maximum length defined for the target field.
  Constraints Violation: There may be constraints (like unique constraints) on the target table that are being violated by the incoming data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data flow or mapping in the