How To Fix RSTRAN353 - Rule (target: &2 group: &3): No source field for &4 assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTRAN - Messages for Transformation

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Rule (target: &2 group: &3): No source field for &4 assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTRAN353 - Rule (target: &2 group: &3): No source field for &4 assigned ?

  The SAP error message RSTRAN353 indicates that there is an issue with the data transfer process in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). Specifically, it means that a target field in a transformation rule does not have a corresponding source field assigned to it. This can occur during the data loading process when the system is trying to map data from a source to a target but cannot find the necessary source field.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Source Field: The source field that is supposed to populate the target field is not defined in the transformation.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the source and target fields may be incorrectly configured.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been changes in the data model (e.g., fields added or removed), the transformation rules may not have been updated accordingly.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not contain the expected fields due to changes in the underlying data structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transformation Rules:
  
  Go to the transformation that is causing the error.
  Verify that all target fields have corresponding source fields assigned.
  If a source field is missing, you may need to add it or adjust the mapping.
  
  
  
  Update Data Model:
  
  If there have been changes to the data model, ensure that the transformation rules are updated to reflect these changes.
  Check if the source InfoObject or DataSource has been modified.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Source:
  
  Ensure that the data source being used for the transformation contains all the necessary fields.
  If the data source has changed, you may need to adjust the transformation accordingly.
  
  
  
  Test the Transformation:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the transformation to ensure that it works correctly without errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW/BI you are using for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access the transformation and check the mappings.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs in the Data Transfer Process (DTP) for more details on the error.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSTRAN353 error in your SAP BW/BI environment.