How To Fix RSDA264 - Length of component &1 for InfoObject &2 is not consistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Length of component &1 for InfoObject &2 is not consistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA264 - Length of component &1 for InfoObject &2 is not consistent ?

  The SAP error message RSDA264 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the length of a component for a specific InfoObject in the Data Warehousing environment, particularly when dealing with DataStore Objects (DSOs) or InfoProviders. This error typically arises during the activation or loading process of data.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The length of the field in the source system does not match the length defined in the target InfoObject in SAP BW.
  Changes in InfoObject Definition: If the InfoObject was modified (e.g., changing the length of a characteristic) after data was already loaded, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Incorrect Mapping: During the data transfer process, if the mapping of fields is not correctly defined, it can lead to length discrepancies.
  Data Source Changes: If the underlying data source structure has changed (e.g., a field was added or removed), it can cause this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDA264 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1) and verify the length of the InfoObject in question. Ensure that it matches the expected length based on the source data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Source:
  
  If the source system has changed, ensure that the DataSource in SAP BW is updated accordingly. You may need to re-import the DataSource to reflect the changes.
  
  
  
  Re-activate InfoObject:
  
  If you have made changes to the InfoObject, re-activate it to ensure that all changes are applied correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Transformation Rules:
  
  Review the transformation rules between the source and target InfoObjects. Ensure that the mapping is correct and that the lengths are consistent.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing:
  
  If there are existing records that do not conform to the new length requirements, you may need to cleanse the data in the source system or adjust the data in the DSO.
  
  
  
  Re-load Data:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, attempt to reload the data into the DSO or InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSD1 (InfoObject maintenance), RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), and RSTT (Performance Analysis) to analyze and troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on InfoObjects and DataSources for best practices in maintaining consistency.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the RSDA264 error.