How To Fix RSOBI_MF043 - Cannot assign data type &1 to ABAP data type

RSOBI_MF043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOBI_MF - Messages for SOBI Model Factory

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Cannot assign data type &1 to ABAP data type

What causes this issue?

The data type &V1& of field &V4& from data structure &V2& of the
BusinessObject node &V3& could not be assigned to an ABAP data type.

System Response

The field &V4& is not included in the extract structure for the DataSour
ce &V5&.

How to fix this error?

Modify the DataSource &V5& manually if necessary.

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 RSOBI_MF043 - Cannot assign data type &1 to ABAP data type ?

  The SAP error message RSOBI_MF043, which states "Cannot assign data type &1 to ABAP data type," typically occurs in the context of data extraction or transformation processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when dealing with ABAP programs.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is a mismatch between the data types being used in the ABAP program and the data types defined in the InfoObject or data source. Common causes include:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the field in the source system does not match the expected ABAP data type. For example, trying to assign a character string to a numeric field.
  Incompatible Lengths: The length of the data being assigned exceeds the defined length of the ABAP data type.
  Incorrect Mapping: When mapping fields in a transformation or data flow, if the source field's data type is not compatible with the target field's data type, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
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