How To Fix RSCRM203 - ISQ: Internal name cannot be converted into an external name

RSCRM203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRM - RSCRM: Messages

• Message number: 203

• Message text: ISQ: Internal name cannot be converted into an external name

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RSCRM203 - Details

• The SAP error message RSCRM203 ISQ: Internal name cannot be converted into an external name typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the naming conventions or the mapping of internal names to external names in the context of InfoObjects, queries, or data sources.
  
  Cause:
  
  Naming Convention Issues: The internal name of an InfoObject or field does not conform to the expected naming conventions or contains invalid characters.
  Data Source Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the internal representation of a data source and its external representation, possibly due to changes in the data model or InfoObjects.
  Transport Issues: If objects were transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the naming or definitions.
  Missing or Incomplete Metadata: The metadata required for the conversion from internal to external names may be missing or incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that