How To Fix RSBPCA_EXCEPTION207 - InfoObject &1 of InfoProvider &2 exceeds maximum length of 32

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCA_EXCEPTION -

• Message number: 207

• Message text: InfoObject &1 of InfoProvider &2 exceeds maximum length of 32

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION207 - InfoObject &1 of InfoProvider &2 exceeds maximum length of 32 ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION207 indicates that an InfoObject (characteristic) in an InfoProvider (such as an InfoCube or DataStore Object) exceeds the maximum allowed length of 32 characters. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with data modeling or data extraction processes.
  Cause:
  
  Character Limit Exceeded: The specific InfoObject has a name or a technical name that exceeds the maximum length of 32 characters. This is a limitation in SAP BW for certain objects.
  Naming Conventions: The naming conventions used for InfoObjects may not adhere to the restrictions imposed by SAP, leading to this error.
  Data Source Issues: If you are trying to load data from a source system, the structure of the data source may have changed, resulting in longer names being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Rename the InfoObject: 
  
  Go to the InfoObject in the SAP BW system and rename it to ensure that its technical name does not exceed 32 characters. This can be done in the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  
  
  
  Check DataSource: 
  
  If the error occurs during data extraction, check the DataSource in the source system to ensure that the field names do not exceed the character limit. If they do, consider renaming them in the source system or creating a new DataSource with compliant names.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Model: 
  
  Review the data model and ensure that all InfoObjects and InfoProviders comply with the naming conventions and character limits set by SAP.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Objects: 
  
  After making changes, you may need to re-activate the InfoObjects and InfoProviders to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: 
  
  Ensure that any dependent objects (like queries, transformations, etc.) are also updated to reflect the changes made to the InfoObject names.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP BW documentation for best practices on naming conventions and limitations for InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  Testing: After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the data loads correctly and that there are no further issues related to the InfoObjects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSBPCA_EXCEPTION207 error and ensure compliance with SAP's naming conventions.