How To Fix RSAR708 - Attribute comparison for InfoSource & (&) started (source system=&)

RSAR708 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Attribute comparison for InfoSource & (&) started (source system=&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR708 - Attribute comparison for InfoSource & (&) started (source system=&) ?

  The SAP error message RSAR708 typically occurs in the context of data extraction from a source system to an SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the attribute comparison for an InfoSource during the data transfer process. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Attribute Mismatch: The error often arises when there is a mismatch between the attributes defined in the InfoSource and the data being extracted from the source system. This can happen if the data structure in the source system has changed or if there are inconsistencies in the data types or formats.
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If there are issues with the data transfer process, such as network problems or incorrect configurations, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Missing Attributes: If certain attributes that are expected in the InfoSource are missing from the source system, this can trigger the error.
  
  
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