How To Fix RSAOLTP025 - Metadata &1 for DataSource &2 is the wrong type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAOLTP - Notifications in OLTP Source Environment

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Metadata &1 for DataSource &2 is the wrong type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAOLTP025 - Metadata &1 for DataSource &2 is the wrong type ?

  The SAP error message RSAOLTP025 indicates that there is a mismatch in the metadata type for a DataSource in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Data Services. This error typically occurs when the DataSource is expected to have a certain structure or type, but the actual metadata does not match that expectation.
  Cause:
  
  DataSource Configuration: The DataSource may be incorrectly configured, leading to a mismatch in the expected data type.
  Changes in Source System: If there have been changes in the source system (like changes in the underlying database structure), the DataSource may not be updated accordingly.
  Incompatible Data Types: The data types defined in the DataSource do not match the data types in the source system.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the metadata.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DataSource Configuration:
  
  Go to the DataSource in the SAP BW system and verify the configuration.
  Ensure that the field types and lengths match those in the source system.
  
  
  
  Update Metadata:
  
  If there have been changes in the source system, you may need to update the DataSource metadata in SAP BW.
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench, navigate to the DataSource, and refresh the metadata.
  
  
  
  Recreate DataSource:
  
  If the issue persists, consider deleting and recreating the DataSource to ensure that it is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the DataSource was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues with the metadata.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  Use transaction RSO2 to test the connection to the source system and ensure that the DataSource can retrieve data correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific DataSource for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSO2: DataSource Test
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the DataSource or error message RSAOLTP025. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSAOLTP025 error message.