How To Fix RSBBS203 - Source selection for &1 is incompatible for target selection

RSBBS203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBBS - BW: Reports-Reports-Interface

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Source selection for &1 is incompatible for target selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBBS203 - Source selection for &1 is incompatible for target selection ?

  The SAP error message RSBBS203 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the source selection and the target selection in a data transfer process, typically in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error usually arises when trying to transfer data from a source (like an InfoProvider) to a target (like a DataStore Object or InfoCube) where the characteristics or key figures do not match or are not compatible.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Structures: The structure of the source and target objects may not match. For example, if the source has a characteristic that the target does not, or if the data types of corresponding fields do not align.
  Missing Key Figures or Characteristics: The target selection may require certain key figures or characteristics that are not present in the source selection.
  Data Source Configuration: The configuration of the data source may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches