How To Fix RSDS189 - Data format of delta field &1 not compatible with timestamp

RSDS189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Data format of delta field &1 not compatible with timestamp

What causes this issue?

According to the setting, the delta field&V1& is used to record time
stamps. It must have the data type NUMC with 14 or more places, or data
type DEC with 14 or more whole number places.
With a UTC time stamp, only the data type DEC with 14 or more whole
number places and seven or more decimal places is permitted.

System Response

The DataSource cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Choose another delta path or change the data type or length.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS189 - Data format of delta field &1 not compatible with timestamp ?

  The SAP error message RSDS189 indicates that there is a data format issue with a delta field that is expected to be in a timestamp format but is not compatible. This error typically arises in the context of data extraction processes, particularly when working with DataSources in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when dealing with delta loads.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The delta field in the source system may not be in the expected timestamp format. For example, it might be in a string format or a different date format that cannot be interpreted as a timestamp.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DataSource or InfoSource may be incorrectly configured, leading to mismatches in expected data types.
  Data Quality Issues: There may be invalid or corrupted data in the source system that does not conform to the expected timestamp format.
  Changes in Source System: If there have been changes in the