How To Fix RSDS212 - &1: Field name &2 is reserved and should not be used

RSDS212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 212

• Message text: &1: Field name &2 is reserved and should not be used

What causes this issue?

Field name&v2& has been used for a DataSource field..

System Response

If possible, you should not keep the field name, as it is reserved.

How to fix this error?

If the DataSource is newly created or if no data has been loaded yet,
change the field name. Note that you must make the change in the source
system for DataSources from SAP or BW source systems (replicating source
systems).
If the DataSource is already active and you do not detect any problems,
you can keep the field name. However, we cannot guarantee that all
future applications will work correctly.
Note that problems might only occur when the DataSource is used in a BW
system with a different database, particularly for transports and BI
Content delivery.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

You can find a list of reserved field names in database table TRESE.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS212 - &1: Field name &2 is reserved and should not be used ?

  The SAP error message RSDS212 indicates that a field name you are trying to use in your DataSource or InfoSource is reserved and should not be used. This typically occurs when you are working with Data Warehousing or Business Intelligence components in SAP, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because certain field names are reserved by SAP for internal use or have specific meanings within the system. Using these reserved names can lead to conflicts or unexpected behavior in data processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDS212 error, you should:
  
  
  Identify the Reserved Field Name: Check the field name mentioned in the error message (denoted as &2). This will help you understand which specific field is causing the issue.
  
  
  Rename the Field: Change the name of the field in your DataSource or InfoSource to something that is not reserved. You can use a naming convention that avoids reserved keywords or prefixes to ensure