How To Fix RS_HCPR_MODEL150 - Truncation: The length of source field '&1' (&2) exceeds BW maximum (250)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_HCPR_MODEL - Messages related to the HANA Composite Provider Backend

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Truncation: The length of source field '&1' (&2) exceeds BW maximum (250)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_HCPR_MODEL150 - Truncation: The length of source field '&1' (&2) exceeds BW maximum (250) ?

  The SAP error message RS_HCPR_MODEL150 indicates that there is a truncation issue in your BW (Business Warehouse) model. Specifically, it means that the length of a source field exceeds the maximum allowable length in BW, which is 250 characters. This can occur when you are trying to load data from a source system into BW, and one of the fields in the source data has a length greater than what BW can handle.
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeds Limit: The source field has a defined length that is greater than 250 characters.
  Data Model Configuration: The data model in BW may not be configured to accommodate the length of the incoming data.
  Data Source Definition: The data source definition in BW may not match the source system's field length.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust Source Field: If possible, modify the source system to ensure that the field length does not exceed 250 characters. This may involve changing the data type or truncating the data before it is sent to BW.
  
  
  Modify Data Model: If you have control over the BW data model, consider adjusting the field length in the InfoObject or DataStore Object (DSO) to accommodate longer strings. However, note that the maximum length for InfoObjects in BW is 247 characters, so you may need to truncate the data before loading.
  
  
  Use Transformation Logic: Implement transformation logic in the data flow to truncate or manipulate the data before it is loaded into BW. This can be done using ABAP code in the transformation rules.
  
  
  Check Data Source: Review the data source definition in BW to ensure that it is correctly defined and matches the source system's field length. If necessary, redefine the data source to match the source field specifications.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your ETL process to catch and log any records that exceed the length limit, allowing you to review and address them separately.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  BW Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for best practices on data modeling and handling long text fields.
  Data Quality: Ensure that data quality checks are in place to prevent similar issues in the future, such as validating field lengths before data extraction.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the truncation issue and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the RS_HCPR_MODEL150 error and successfully load your data into BW.