How To Fix RSTRAN563 - Rule (target field: &2 group: &3): Source and target field length

RSTRAN563 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTRAN - Messages for Transformation

• Message number: 563

• Message text: Rule (target field: &2 group: &3): Source and target field length

What causes this issue?

The length of the target field is shorter than the length of the source
field. This can lead to loss of information.

System Response

During the update, the values are shortened to the target field length.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the result is as expected.

Procedure for System Administrators

Internal rule ID &V1&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTRAN563 - Rule (target field: &2 group: &3): Source and target field length ?

  The SAP error message RSTRAN563 indicates a mismatch in the length of the source and target fields during a data transfer process, typically in the context of data extraction or transformation in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or similar environments. This error occurs when the length of the data being transferred from the source field does not match the length of the target field defined in the data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Mismatch: The source field has a different length than the target field. For example, if the source field is defined as a CHAR(10) and the target field is defined as CHAR(5), this will trigger the error.
  Data Type Differences: The data types of the source and target fields may not be compatible, leading to issues during data transfer.
  Transformation Rules: The transformation rules defined in the data flow may not correctly handle the data types or lengths of the fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definitions: Review