How To Fix RSOBI_MF130 - Length of characteristic &2 is &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOBI_MF - Messages for SOBI Model Factory

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Length of characteristic &2 is &3

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

This is a standard setting. If you do not want this setting, change this
property to the required value in the corresponding object transaction.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOBI_MF130 - Length of characteristic &2 is &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSOBI_MF130, which states "Length of characteristic &2 is &3," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is a mismatch in the expected length of a characteristic in a data model or InfoObject.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Mismatch in Characteristic Length: The length of the characteristic defined in the InfoObject does not match the length of the data being loaded or processed. For example, if the InfoObject is defined to hold a maximum of 10 characters, but the incoming data has 15 characters, this error will occur.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the data is being extracted may have changed, leading to a discrepancy in the data length.
  Transformation Rules: If there are transformation rules that modify the data length, they may not be correctly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSOBI_MF130 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1) and check the definition of the characteristic that is causing the error (indicated by &2 in the error message).
  Verify the length of the characteristic and ensure it matches the expected data length.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source:
  
  Check the data source from which the data is being extracted. Ensure that the data being loaded conforms to the expected length defined in the InfoObject.
  If the data source has changed, you may need to adjust the InfoObject definition accordingly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transformation Rules:
  
  If you are using transformations to load data, review the transformation rules to ensure they are correctly handling the data length.
  Make any necessary adjustments to ensure that the data being loaded does not exceed the defined length of the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing:
  
  If the incoming data contains values that exceed the defined length, consider implementing data cleansing steps to truncate or modify the data before it is loaded into the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test load to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSTT (Transformation Monitoring).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on InfoObject design and data loading processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSOBI_MF130 error and implement a solution to resolve it.