How To Fix RSDME014 - Data type specification for field &1 is not valid

RSDME014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Data type specification for field &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME014 - Data type specification for field &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message RSDME014 indicates that there is an issue with the data type specification for a field in a DataSource or InfoObject. This error typically arises when the data type defined for a field does not match the expected data type or is not valid for the context in which it is being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type Definition: The data type specified for the field in the DataSource or InfoObject may not be compatible with the underlying database or the data model.
  Field Length Issues: The length of the field may exceed the maximum allowed length for the specified data type.
  Inconsistent Data Types: There may be inconsistencies between the data type defined in the source system and the data type expected in the target system.
  Missing or Incorrect Mapping: If the field is being mapped from one structure to another, the mapping may be incorrect or incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Type Definition: Review