How To Fix RSO_RES_QMSGS141 - Invalid mapping between source and target value.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_QMSGS - Messages directly related to Query Designer.

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Invalid mapping between source and target value.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS141 - Invalid mapping between source and target value. ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS141 indicates that there is an invalid mapping between the source and target values in a query or data extraction process, typically related to SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error often arises when there is a mismatch in the data types, values, or structures between the source and target fields.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The source and target fields may have different data types (e.g., character vs. numeric).
  Value Mapping Issues: The values in the source field do not correspond correctly to the values expected in the target field.
  Missing Values: The source may contain values that are not defined in the target mapping.
  Incorrect Transformation Logic: The transformation rules defined in the data flow may not correctly handle the mapping between the source and target.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model (e.g., changes in InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or transformations), it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the data types of the source and target fields match. If they do not, you may need to adjust the transformation or the data model.
  Review Value Mapping: Verify the mapping rules defined in the transformation. Ensure that all possible values in the source field have corresponding values in the target field.
  Update Transformation Logic: If the transformation logic is incorrect, update it to ensure proper mapping between the source and target fields.
  Data Validation: Validate the data in the source to ensure that it contains valid and expected values that can be mapped to the target.
  Check for Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, review those changes to ensure they have been correctly implemented in the transformation and mapping logic.
  Test with Sample Data: Run tests with a small set of data to identify where the mapping fails and adjust accordingly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the InfoObjects, InfoProviders, and transformations.
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs and traces for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the specific issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on data modeling and transformation processes for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSO_RES_QMSGS141 error in your SAP environment.