How To Fix RSB_GUI061 - Changing format of field &1 from external to internal format

RSB_GUI061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSB_GUI - Open Hub Destination - GUI

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Changing format of field &1 from external to internal format

What causes this issue?

You have changed the data format of the field from the external format
to the internal format.

System Response

The entries in the <LS>Length</> column of the field relate to the
internal format.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSB_GUI061 - Details

• The SAP error message RSB_GUI061, which states "Changing format of field &1 from external to internal format," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is a mismatch between the data format expected by the system and the format of the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being processed is in an external format (e.g., string or character format) while the system expects it in an internal format (e.g., numeric or date format).
  Incorrect Data Mapping: The mapping of fields in the data source and the target InfoObject or InfoProvider may not align correctly, leading to format discrepancies.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may be providing data in an unexpected format, which the system cannot convert automatically.
  Transformation Rules: If you are using transformations to load data, the rules defined may not