How To Fix RSD_GEO325 - A .dbf file contains erroneous characteristic values

RSD_GEO325 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSD_GEO -

• Message number: 325

• Message text: A .dbf file contains erroneous characteristic values

What causes this issue?

A characteristic value in the DBF file uploaded to the Business Document
Service does not adhere to the datatype of the corresponding
characteristic.

System Response

The current DBF file and therefore also the corresponding Shapes in the
SHP file cannot be used for Front-End Reporting.

How to fix this error?

Correct the characteristic value.
Tips:
-,,Use the characteristic values from the dbf file created by BW
o,,Transaction RSDIOBJGISMAINT -> Action: Download Full.
-,,If the characteristic has datatype NUMC, ensure that all entries have
their leading zeros
o,,Example: "00012" instead of "12" for a NUMC(5) characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSD_GEO325 - Details

• The SAP error message RSD_GEO325 indicates that there is an issue with a .dbf file that contains erroneous characteristic values. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with data loading or data extraction processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Quality Issues: The .dbf file may contain invalid or unexpected values for certain characteristics. This could be due to data entry errors, incorrect data formatting, or missing values.
  Inconsistent Data Types: The data types in the .dbf file may not match the expected data types in the SAP system, leading to errors during processing.
  Corrupted File: The .dbf file itself may be corrupted or improperly formatted, causing the SAP system to fail when trying to read it.
  Mapping Issues: There may be issues with how the characteristics in the .dbf file are mapped to the corresponding fields in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Data Validation: Check the .dbf file for any erroneous