How To Fix RSDMD295 - &1 record(s) for XL text update are cut off due to length overrun

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 295

• Message text: &1 record(s) for XL text update are cut off due to length overrun

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMD295 - &1 record(s) for XL text update are cut off due to length overrun ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD295 indicates that there is an issue with the length of the text data being processed in a data model (typically in the context of SAP BW or SAP HANA). Specifically, it means that one or more records for the extended text (XL text) update are being truncated because they exceed the maximum allowed length.
  Cause:
  
  Length Overrun: The primary cause of this error is that the text data being loaded or updated exceeds the defined length for the text field in the data model. This can happen if the source data contains longer text strings than what the target field can accommodate.
  Data Model Configuration: The data model may not be configured to handle the required length of text data, leading to truncation.
  Source Data Issues: The source data might have unexpected or incorrectly formatted text entries that exceed the expected length.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Lengths: Review the field definitions in your data model to ensure that the length of the text fields is sufficient to accommodate the incoming data. You may need to increase the length of the text fields in the data model.
  Data Cleansing: If the source data contains excessively long text entries, consider implementing data cleansing processes to truncate or summarize the text before loading it into the data model.
  Adjust Data Load Process: Modify the data load process to handle longer text entries appropriately. This may involve changing the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) logic to ensure that text data is processed correctly.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your data load process to capture and log instances of truncation, allowing for further analysis and correction of the source data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW or SAP HANA documentation for best practices on handling text data and configuring data models.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no further truncation occurs.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the RSDMD295 error and prevent future occurrences.