How To Fix RSAR317 - Invalid data type (&) for source systems of type &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Invalid data type (&) for source systems of type &.

What causes this issue?

Data type &V1& is not permitted for source systems of type &V2&.
With source systems of this type only those data types that are
displayed as characters internally (ABAP Data types &V3&) can be used.
Only in this way can the transferred data be correctly converted
according to the character records used in the source system and in the
Business Information Warehouse.

How to fix this error?

Please use one of the permitted data types.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR317 - Invalid data type (&) for source systems of type &. ?

  The SAP error message RSAR317 indicates that there is an issue with the data type being used in a source system that is not compatible with the expected data type for the data extraction process. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to extract data from a source system, such as an SAP ERP system or a non-SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error message RSAR317 is triggered when:
  
  The data type of a field in the source system does not match the expected data type in the BW system.
  There may be a mismatch in the data types defined in the DataSource and the actual data types in the source system.
  The source system type (e.g., SAP ERP, flat file, etc.) is not correctly configured or recognized by the BW system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAR317 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check DataSource Definition:
  
  Go to the DataSource in the SAP BW system and verify the field definitions. Ensure that the data types defined in the DataSource match the data types in the source system.
  
  
  
  Review Source System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the source system is correctly configured in the BW system. Check the connection settings and ensure that the source system type is correctly identified.
  
  
  
  Data Type Mapping:
  
  If there are discrepancies in data types, you may need to adjust the mapping in the DataSource. This can involve changing the data type in the DataSource or modifying the source system to ensure compatibility.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that both the BW and source systems are updated to the latest support packages or patches, as there may be fixes related to data type handling.
  
  
  
  Test Extraction:
  
  After making changes, test the data extraction process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific source system and DataSource for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage DataSources and check configurations.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to RSAR317.
  DataSource Types: Familiarize yourself with different DataSource types and their expected data types to avoid future mismatches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSAR317 error in your SAP BW environment.