How To Fix RSODP109 - CHAR or SSTR field &1 in &2 is associated to &3 in &4 with shorter length

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSODP - Operational Data Provider: Messages

• Message number: 109

• Message text: CHAR or SSTR field &1 in &2 is associated to &3 in &4 with shorter length

What causes this issue?

Field &V1& in &V2& of CHAR or Short String type is associated to field
&V3& in &V4&, which has a shorter length

System Response

The system can't push down filter and hierarchy processing to HANA. They
are processed in ABAP instead, which can lead to performance or memory
issues.

How to fix this error?

Change the CDS view DDL definition. Use cast statement, or sql function
left or right to make both fields have the same length.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSODP109 - CHAR or SSTR field &1 in &2 is associated to &3 in &4 with shorter length ?

  The SAP error message RSODP109 indicates that there is a mismatch in the length of a character (CHAR) or string (SSTR) field in a data structure. Specifically, it suggests that a field in one structure is associated with a field in another structure, but the length of the field in the first structure is shorter than the length of the corresponding field in the second structure.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of data transfer or data mapping between different structures, such as when using Data Transfer Processes (DTPs) in SAP BW or during data extraction and loading processes. The mismatch can happen due to:
  
  Field Length Definition: The field in the source structure has a defined length that is longer than the corresponding field in the target structure.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model (e.g., changes in InfoObjects or DataSources) that have not been reflected in all related structures.
  Inconsistent Metadata: Metadata definitions that are inconsistent between the source and target systems or between different versions of the same object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Definitions: Verify the field definitions in both the source and target structures. Ensure that the lengths of the fields match. You can do this by checking the Data Dictionary (SE11) for the relevant structures or InfoObjects.
  
  
  Adjust Field Lengths: If the source field is indeed longer, consider adjusting the target field to match the source field's length. This may involve modifying the target structure or InfoObject.
  
  
  Update Data Transfer Processes: If you are using DTPs, ensure that the DTP settings are correctly configured to handle the data types and lengths. You may need to recreate or adjust the DTP.
  
  
  Check for Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that all related objects have been updated accordingly. This includes InfoObjects, DataSources, and any transformations.
  
  
  Test Data Load: After making the necessary adjustments, test the data load process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to investigate and modify the relevant objects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data modeling and data transfer processes for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSODP109 error in your SAP environment.