How To Fix RSB_GUI081 - Selected length can lead to loss of information

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSB_GUI - Open Hub Destination - GUI

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Selected length can lead to loss of information

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSB_GUI081 - Selected length can lead to loss of information ?

  The SAP error message RSB_GUI081 ("Selected length can lead to loss of information") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to display or manipulate data in a way that the selected length of a field or variable may truncate or lose information.
  
  Cause:
  This error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Field Length Mismatch: The length of the field you are trying to display or process is shorter than the actual data length. For example, if a field is defined to hold 10 characters but the data contains 15 characters, this can lead to truncation.
  Data Type Issues: The data type of the variable or field may not be compatible with the data being processed, leading to potential loss of information.
  Query Design: In queries, if you have defined a characteristic or key figure with a specific length that is