How To Fix RSRV249 - Value &2 for char. &1 is in external and not internal format

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Value &2 for char. &1 is in external and not internal format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV249 - Value &2 for char. &1 is in external and not internal format ?

  The SAP error message RSRV249 indicates that a characteristic (denoted as &1) has a value (denoted as &2) that is in an external format rather than the expected internal format. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with data modeling, data loading, or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Data Format Mismatch: The value being processed is in a format that is not recognized by the system. For example, it might be a string representation of a number or a date that does not match the internal representation expected by SAP.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the characteristic is being populated may have inconsistencies or errors in the data format.
  Transformation Issues: If there are transformations applied to the data during the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process, they may not be correctly converting the data into the expected format.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the characteristic may not be correctly maintained, leading to discrepancies between the external and internal formats.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Format: Verify the format of the value in question. Ensure that it matches the expected internal format for the characteristic. For example, if it’s a date, ensure it’s in the correct date format.
  Data Source Validation: Review the data source to ensure that the data being loaded is in the correct format. If necessary, clean or transform the data before loading it into SAP BW.
  Transformation Rules: Review any transformation rules applied during the data loading process. Ensure that they are correctly converting the data into the expected format.
  Master Data Maintenance: Check the master data for the characteristic to ensure that it is correctly maintained. If there are discrepancies, correct them in the master data.
  Use Transaction RSRV: You can use transaction RSRV to analyze and repair inconsistencies in the data. This transaction allows you to check the consistency of the data in the InfoObjects and perform repairs if necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSRV: Used for checking and repairing inconsistencies in BW objects.
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench, where you can manage InfoObjects, DataSources, and InfoProviders.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on data modeling and characteristics in SAP BW.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.