How To Fix RSRV243 - Value &2 for characteristic &1 is too long

RSRV243 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Value &2 for characteristic &1 is too long

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV243 - Value &2 for characteristic &1 is too long ?

  The SAP error message RSRV243 indicates that the value for a characteristic in a query or data model is too long. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with InfoObjects or characteristics that have a defined length limit.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the value assigned to a characteristic exceeds the maximum length defined for that characteristic in the data model. Each characteristic in SAP BW has a specific length defined in its attributes, and if the data being loaded or processed exceeds this length, the error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSRV243 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoObject that is causing the issue.
  Check the "Data Type" and "Length" settings for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data:
  
  If the data being loaded or processed is under your control, ensure that the