How To Fix RSOBI_MF005 - The length &1 is assigned to characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOBI_MF - Messages for SOBI Model Factory

• Message number: 005

• Message text: The length &1 is assigned to characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOBI_MF005 - The length &1 is assigned to characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSOBI_MF005 indicates that there is a mismatch between the length of a characteristic and the data being assigned to it. Specifically, it means that the length of the data being processed exceeds the defined length of the characteristic in the InfoObject.
  Cause:
  
  Data Length Exceeds Definition: The data being loaded or processed has a length that is greater than what is defined for the characteristic in the InfoObject.
  Incorrect Data Mapping: There may be an issue with how the data is being mapped to the InfoObject, leading to an overflow.
  Changes in Data Source: If the source data structure has changed (e.g., a new field or a change in field length), it may not match the existing InfoObject definition.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: 
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1) and check the definition of the characteristic (&2 in the error message). Verify the length defined for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Source: 
  
  If the source data has changed, ensure that the data being loaded matches the expected length. You may need to adjust the data source or the transformation rules to ensure compatibility.
  
  
  
  Modify the Characteristic Length: 
  
  If the data legitimately requires a longer length, consider modifying the characteristic definition to accommodate the longer data. This can be done in the InfoObject maintenance.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing: 
  
  If the data being loaded contains unexpected values or formats, consider cleansing the data before loading it into the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Check Transformation Rules: 
  
  Review the transformation rules in the Data Transfer Process (DTP) to ensure that the mapping is correct and that no data is being truncated or incorrectly formatted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSPC: Process Chains
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on InfoObjects and data modeling for best practices in defining characteristics and handling data loads.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.