How To Fix RSSDA097 - Field &1: Type &2 must have a length between &3 and &4 and 0 decimals

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSSDA - BW HANA Smart Data Access

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Field &1: Type &2 must have a length between &3 and &4 and 0 decimals

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSSDA097 - Field &1: Type &2 must have a length between &3 and &4 and 0 decimals ?

  The SAP error message RSSDA097 indicates that there is an issue with the data being entered into a field in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that the field (denoted by &1) has a type (denoted by &2) that must have a length between the specified minimum (&3) and maximum (&4) values, and that it should have 0 decimal places.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Length Violation: The data being entered into the field exceeds the maximum length or is shorter than the minimum length specified for that field.
  Decimal Places Issue: The field is defined to accept only whole numbers (0 decimal places), but the input includes decimal values.
  Incorrect Field Type: The data type of the input does not match the expected type for that field.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Field Length: Verify the length of the data you are