How To Fix RSAR804 - Record length: &, number of records: &

RSAR804 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Record length: &, number of records: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR804 - Record length: &, number of records: & ?

  The SAP error message RSAR804 typically relates to issues with data transfer in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the extraction of data from SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or during the data loading process. The message indicates a problem with the record length and the number of records being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Record Length Mismatch: The error often occurs when the length of the records being processed does not match the expected length defined in the data structure. This can happen if there are changes in the data model or if the data source has been modified.
  Data Format Issues: If the data being extracted or loaded is not in the expected format (e.g., incorrect delimiters, unexpected characters), it can lead to this error.
  Corrupted Data: Sometimes, the data itself may be corrupted or not conforming to the expected schema, leading to discrepancies in record length.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the data transfer process