How To Fix RSBC025 - Syntax error in filter routine &1 (field &2) in DTP &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBC - Messages for DTP Command and Command Templates

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Syntax error in filter routine &1 (field &2) in DTP &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBC025 - Syntax error in filter routine &1 (field &2) in DTP &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSBC025 indicates a syntax error in a filter routine within a Data Transfer Process (DTP). This error typically arises when there is an issue with the logic or syntax of the filter routine defined in the DTP settings. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Syntax: The filter routine may contain syntax errors, such as missing operators, incorrect field names, or improper use of functions.
  Field Mismatch: The field specified in the error message may not exist in the data source or may have been renamed or deleted.
  Data Type Issues: There may be a mismatch in data types between the filter routine and the fields being referenced.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the underlying data model (e.g., changes in InfoObjects or InfoProviders), the filter routine may no longer be valid.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the Filter Routine: 
  
  Go to the DTP settings and check the filter routine for any syntax errors. Ensure that all field names are correct and that the logic is valid.
  Use the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38) to test the filter routine if it is custom code.
  
  
  
  Check Field Names: 
  
  Verify that the field names used in the filter routine match the fields in the data source. If any fields have been renamed or removed, update the filter routine accordingly.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Types: 
  
  Ensure that the data types of the fields used in the filter routine are compatible. If necessary, perform type conversions.
  
  
  
  Test the DTP: 
  
  After making corrections, test the DTP to ensure that the error is resolved. You can do this by executing the DTP in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If the filter routine is standard SAP code, refer to SAP documentation or notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific version you are using.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the DTP to identify the exact point of failure. This can provide insights into what might be causing the syntax error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction RSO2 to manage DTPs and check their settings.
  Use transaction SE38 to access and edit ABAP programs, including filter routines.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific DTP or filter routine you are working with. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Community Forums: 
  
  Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other SAP-related discussion platforms for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the syntax error in the filter routine associated with the DTP.