How To Fix RSAR196 - InfoObject & contains non-alpha compliant value &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 196

• Message text: InfoObject & contains non-alpha compliant value &

What causes this issue?

The system checked whether the loaded InfoObject value conforms to the c
onversion exit. The check failed.
Example:
The value '1' was loaded into an InfoObject with alpha exit, even though
the value '0000000001' was expected.

System Response

The load process has failed or erroneous records are displayed in the mo
nitor, depending on how error handling is set up.

How to fix this error?

Determine why the data does not conform to the conversion exit, and, if
possible, correct the cause. Possible causes are errors in BI Content or
an error in a customer exit in the source system.
If you cannot correct the problem, you have the option of removing the c
onversion exit on the InfoObject. However, since the system has already
been converted, duplicates appear in the system again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR196 - InfoObject & contains non-alpha compliant value & ?

  The SAP error message RSAR196 indicates that an InfoObject contains a non-alpha compliant value. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction or transformation processes, particularly when dealing with InfoObjects that are expected to contain alphanumeric values but instead contain characters that do not conform to the expected format.
  Cause:
  
  Data Quality Issues: The data being loaded into the InfoObject may contain invalid characters or formats that do not comply with the defined characteristics of the InfoObject.
  Incorrect Data Mapping: During the data extraction or transformation process, there may be a mismatch in the data types or formats between the source and target systems.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the data flow, they may inadvertently introduce non-compliant values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Data Validation: Check the source data for any non-compliant values. You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to analyze the data and identify problematic records.
  Correct Data: Once you identify the non-compliant values, you can either correct them in the source system or apply transformations in the data flow to ensure compliance.
  Adjust InfoObject Settings: Review the settings of the InfoObject to ensure that it is correctly defined to accept the expected data types. If necessary, modify the InfoObject definition to accommodate the data.
  Use of Transformation Rules: Implement transformation rules in the data flow to handle or filter out non-compliant values before they reach the InfoObject.
  Testing: After making corrections, perform testing to ensure that the data loads correctly without triggering the RSAR196 error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 for data modeling and monitoring, and RSMO for monitoring data loads.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for RSAR196 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific InfoObject to understand its characteristics and constraints.
  Data Quality Tools: Consider using data quality tools or features within SAP BW to help identify and rectify data issues proactively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAR196 error and ensure that your InfoObject contains compliant values.