How To Fix RSDODSO415 - Cannot determine required character length for InfoObject "&1"

RSDODSO415 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDODSO - Messages for ODS Objects

• Message number: 415

• Message text: Cannot determine required character length for InfoObject "&1"

What causes this issue?

The necessary character lengths of each InfoObject of the DataStore
object are determined for generating the result structure. While doing
so, an error occurred for InfoObject &V1&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDODSO415 - Cannot determine required character length for InfoObject "&1" ?

  The SAP error message RSDODSO415, which states "Cannot determine required character length for InfoObject '&1'", typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the definition of an InfoObject, particularly when it comes to character lengths.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Definition: The InfoObject in question may not have a defined character length, or the definition may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the InfoObject is pulling data may not be properly configured, leading to issues in determining the required character length.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to incomplete definitions.
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata of the InfoObject, especially if it has been modified or updated recently.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 or RSD1).
  Locate the InfoObject indicated in the