How To Fix RSRV368 - Conversion necessary. Entries within but also over interval limits

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 368

• Message text: Conversion necessary. Entries within but also over interval limits

What causes this issue?

There are SID entries in table &V4& that lie both within and outside of
the interval limits.
Number of entries below interval limits: &V1&
Number of entries within interval limits: &V2&
Number of entries over interval limits: &V3&

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?

This situation cannot be covered by this repair program.
Contact SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV368 - Conversion necessary. Entries within but also over interval limits ?

  The SAP error message RSRV368 indicates that there are issues with data in your InfoObjects or InfoProviders that require conversion due to entries that fall within or exceed defined interval limits. This typically occurs in the context of data warehousing and reporting, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being loaded or processed may not conform to the expected data types or formats defined in the InfoObject or InfoProvider.
  Interval Limits: The data values may exceed the defined limits for certain fields, such as numeric ranges or date ranges.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that violate the constraints set on the InfoObjects, such as null values in mandatory fields or invalid characters in text fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types of the InfoObjects and ensure that the data being loaded matches these types. If necessary, adjust the data types in the source system or during the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process.
  Adjust Interval Limits: If the data legitimately exceeds the defined limits, consider adjusting the interval limits in the InfoObject settings to accommodate the new data.
  Data Cleansing: Perform data cleansing to remove or correct invalid entries. This may involve:
  
  Identifying and correcting outliers or erroneous data.
  Ensuring that all mandatory fields are populated.
  Validating that all data adheres to the expected formats.
  
  
  Use Transaction RSRV: You can use transaction RSRV in SAP BW to analyze and repair the data. This transaction provides tools to check the consistency of the data and can help identify specific issues that need to be addressed.
  Reprocess Data: After making the necessary corrections, reprocess the data load to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction RSRV: This transaction is used for data consistency checks in SAP BW. It allows you to analyze and repair issues related to InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  Data Modeling: Understanding the data model and the constraints defined in your InfoObjects is crucial for preventing such errors.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for best practices on data loading and InfoObject configuration to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSRV368 error and ensure that your data is consistent and valid for reporting purposes.