How To Fix RSDHA554 - DataSource setting 'PSA in CHAR format' is not supported

RSDHA554 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 554

• Message text: DataSource setting 'PSA in CHAR format' is not supported

What causes this issue?

You have chosen the 'PSA in CHAR format' setting in your DataSource.
This could result in incorrect data in the target in SAP HANA execution.
The conversion from External Format to Internal Format is not performed
in SAP HANA execution.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please either remove the 'PSA in CHAR format' setting in your DataSource
or carry out the extraction using the data transfer process (DTP) using
ABAP execution.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSDHA554 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDHA554 indicates that the DataSource setting for "PSA in CHAR format" is not supported. This typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the DataSource in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system, particularly when dealing with the Persistent Staging Area (PSA).
  
  Cause:
  
  DataSource Configuration: The DataSource may be incorrectly configured to use a CHAR format for the PSA, which is not supported. This can happen if the DataSource is set up to handle data types that are incompatible with the expected format.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types defined in the DataSource do not match the expected types in the PSA. For example, if the DataSource is expecting numeric data but is configured to handle it as character data, this error can occur.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues with the version of SAP BW you are using, especially if you are working with older DataSources