How To Fix RSTRAN547 - Rule (target field: &2): Character "'" not allowed for constants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTRAN - Messages for Transformation

• Message number: 547

• Message text: Rule (target field: &2): Character "'" not allowed for constants

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Internal rule ID &V1&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTRAN547 - Rule (target field: &2): Character "'" not allowed for constants ?

  The SAP error message RSTRAN547 indicates that there is an issue with a rule in a transformation where a character (specifically the single quote character ') is not allowed in a constant value for a target field. This error typically occurs in the context of data transformations, such as when using SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of a single quote character in a constant value defined in a transformation rule. In many programming and data processing contexts, the single quote is used as a delimiter for string literals, and having it within the string can lead to syntax errors or misinterpretation of the string.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Transformation Rule: Locate the transformation rule that is causing the error. You can do this by checking the transformation settings in the SAP BW or HANA modeling environment.
  
  
  Check for Single Quotes: Review the constant values defined in the transformation rule. Look for any instances of the single quote character (').
  
  
  Remove or Replace the Single Quote: 
  
  If the single quote is not necessary, simply remove it from the constant value.
  If the single quote is required for the data, consider replacing it with an alternative representation. For example, you can use double quotes (") or escape the single quote if the system allows it (e.g., using two single quotes '').
  
  
  
  Test the Transformation: After making the necessary changes, save the transformation and test it to ensure that the error is resolved and that the transformation works as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on transformation rules and syntax requirements.
  SAP Community: You can search for similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  Data Modeling Best Practices: Familiarize yourself with best practices for data modeling in SAP BW or HANA to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSTRAN547 error and successfully execute your data transformation.