How To Fix RSSDA099 - Field &1: Type &2 must have a length of at least &3 and 0 decimals

RSSDA099 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSSDA - BW HANA Smart Data Access

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Field &1: Type &2 must have a length of at least &3 and 0 decimals

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSSDA099 - Field &1: Type &2 must have a length of at least &3 and 0 decimals ?

  The SAP error message RSSDA099 typically indicates that there is an issue with the data being entered into a field in a data structure or database table. The message breaks down as follows:
  
  Field &1: This represents the name of the field that is causing the error.
  Type &2: This indicates the data type of the field (e.g., CHAR, NUMC, etc.).
  Length &3: This specifies the minimum length that the field must have.
  0 decimals: This indicates that the field should not have any decimal places.
  
  Cause
  The error occurs when the data being entered into the specified field does not meet the required length or format. Common causes include:
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered a value that is too short or incorrectly formatted.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system, it may not conform to the expected format.
  
  Configuration Issues: The field may be incorrectly configured in the data model or