How To Fix RSAR731 - The data element of field & was changed from & to &

RSAR731 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 731

• Message text: The data element of field & was changed from & to &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR731 - The data element of field & was changed from & to & ?

  The SAP error message RSAR731 indicates that there has been a change in the data element of a field in the context of data extraction or data transfer processes, particularly in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Data Services. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the data structure expected by the system and the actual data structure being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Element Change: The data element of a field has been modified in the source system or in the data model. This could be due to changes in the underlying database, changes in the data model, or updates to the data source.
  Inconsistent Metadata: The metadata in the BW system may not be in sync with the source system, leading to discrepancies in data types or structures.
  Field Mapping Issues: If there are changes in the field mappings or transformations, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data