How To Fix RSDD_XLS_MSG005 - Invalid size &1

RSDD_XLS_MSG005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD_XLS_MSG - Excel Upload Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Invalid size &1

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RSDD_XLS_MSG005 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDD_XLS_MSG005: Invalid size &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with data extraction or loading processes, particularly when working with Excel files or data sources that involve Excel-like structures.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that there is an issue with the size of the data being processed. This could be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Size Exceeds Limits: The data being loaded or processed exceeds the maximum size limit defined for the target structure or data type.
  Incorrect Data Format: The data format in the source file (e.g., Excel) does not match the expected format in SAP BW.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the data source or transformation that are not set correctly, leading to size mismatches.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types defined in the InfoObject or data target may not align with the data being loaded.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDD_XLS_MSG005 error,