How To Fix RSLPO_DFG120 - Source object is inconsistent (actual='&1', target='&2')

RSLPO_DFG120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSLPO_DFG - Messages for Data-Flow Generation

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Source object is inconsistent (actual='&1', target='&2')

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RSLPO_DFG120 - Details

• The SAP error message RSLPO_DFG120 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the source object and the target object in a data flow or transformation process. This error typically arises in the context of data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes, particularly when working with SAP Data Services or SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data Structures: The source and target objects may have different structures, such as differing field names, data types, or lengths.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types of the fields in the source object do not match those in the target object.
  Missing Fields: One of the objects may have fields that are not present in the other, leading to an inconsistency.
  Transformation Logic Issues: If there are transformations applied to the data, they may not be correctly defined or may not align with the source and target structures.
  Metadata Changes: Changes in the metadata of the source or target objects (like