How To Fix RSODSO_PROCESSING038 - Error during packaging: dynamic structures incompatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSODSO_PROCESSING - Message Class for Collection RSODSO_PROCESSING

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Error during packaging: dynamic structures incompatible

What causes this issue?

During packaging, the system checks whether the logical key was
switched. Dynamic structures are used. In this case, these dynamic s
tructures are not compatible.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSODSO_PROCESSING038 - Error during packaging: dynamic structures incompatible ?

  The SAP error message RSODSO_PROCESSING038 indicates that there is an issue with the packaging process in the context of DataStore Objects (DSOs) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). Specifically, the error message states that there is a problem with dynamic structures being incompatible during the packaging of data.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incompatible Data Structures: The data being processed may have a different structure than what the DataStore Object expects. This can happen if there have been changes to the DSO structure (like adding or removing fields) that are not reflected in the data being loaded.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatches: If the data types of the fields in the source system do not match the expected data types in the DSO, it can lead to incompatibility issues.
  
  
  Changes in InfoObjects: If InfoObjects used in the DSO have been modified (e.g., changing the length of a field or its data type), it can cause issues during data loading.
  
  
  Incorrect Transformation Rules: If the transformation rules used to load data into the DSO are not correctly defined, it can lead to mismatches in the data structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSODSO_PROCESSING038 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check DSO Structure: Verify the structure of the DSO and ensure that it matches the structure of the incoming data. If there have been recent changes to the DSO, ensure that the data being loaded is compatible with these changes.
  
  
  Review Transformation Rules: Check the transformation rules used for loading data into the DSO. Ensure that the mappings are correct and that there are no discrepancies between the source and target fields.
  
  
  Data Type Verification: Ensure that the data types of the fields in the source system match those defined in the DSO. If there are mismatches, you may need to adjust the data types in the source or modify the DSO structure.
  
  
  Check for InfoObject Changes: If any InfoObjects used in the DSO have been modified, ensure that these changes are reflected in the data being loaded. You may need to adjust the data or revert the changes made to the InfoObjects.
  
  
  Reprocess the Data: After making the necessary adjustments, try to reprocess the data load. You can do this by restarting the data load process in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes: Sometimes, specific issues may be addressed in SAP Notes. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the DSO and transformation settings.
  Logs and Traces: Review the logs and traces for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on the issue.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community forums can also provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSODSO_PROCESSING038 error in your SAP BW environment.