How To Fix RSTRAN559 - Previous message applies to the target segment &1 '&2'

RSTRAN559 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTRAN - Messages for Transformation

• Message number: 559

• Message text: Previous message applies to the target segment &1 '&2'

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RSTRAN559 - Details

• The SAP error message RSTRAN559 typically occurs during the process of data transfer or transformation in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the target segment of a data transfer process (DTP). The message indicates that the previous message or error applies to the specified target segment, which is identified by the segment number and name.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being transferred, such as missing or incorrect values that do not meet the target segment's requirements.
  
  
  Mapping Issues: The mapping between the source and target segments may not be correctly defined, leading to mismatches in data types or structures.
  
  
  Transformation Errors: If there are transformations defined in the DTP, errors in the transformation logic can lead to this error message.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types of the source fields may not match the expected data types in