How To Fix NRSCNV383 - Data type, length or number of decimals in mapping key figure is wrong

NRSCNV383 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NRSCNV - Message class

• Message number: 383

• Message text: Data type, length or number of decimals in mapping key figure is wrong

What causes this issue?

When using another InfoObject as a mapping InfoObject to fill key figure
&V1&, the following conditions must be met:
The data type of key figure &V1& must be the same as the data type of
InfoObject &V2&
The length of key figure &V1& must be equal to or greater than the
length of InfoObject &V2&
The number of decimals in key figure &V1& must be equal to or greater
than the length of InfoObject &V2&

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?

Adjust the metadata of key figure &V1& accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NRSCNV383 - Data type, length or number of decimals in mapping key figure is wrong ?

  The SAP error message NRSCNV383 typically occurs during the data transfer or mapping process in SAP systems, particularly when working with key figures in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the data type, length, or number of decimal places defined for a key figure in the mapping process.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the source key figure does not match the data type of the target key figure. For example, if the source is defined as a decimal and the target is defined as an integer, this will cause an error.
  
  
  Length Mismatch: The length of the data being transferred exceeds the defined length of the target key figure. For instance, if the source key figure has a length of 10 and the target is defined with a length of 5, this will lead to an error.
  
  
  Decimal Places Mismatch: The