How To Fix RSTRAN581 - Rule &1 (target field: &2 group: &3): Check field properties

RSTRAN581 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTRAN - Messages for Transformation

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Rule &1 (target field: &2 group: &3): Check field properties

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTRAN581 - Rule &1 (target field: &2 group: &3): Check field properties ?

  The SAP error message RSTRAN581 typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error indicates that there is an issue with the properties of a field in a transformation rule.
  
  Cause:
  The error message RSTRAN581 is triggered when the system encounters a problem with the properties of a field defined in a transformation rule. The specific causes can include:
  
  Field Mismatch: The target field may not match the expected data type or length defined in the source or target structure.
  Incompatible Data Types: The source field and target field may have incompatible data types (e.g., trying to map a character field to a numeric field).
  Missing Field Properties: Required properties for the target field may not be defined correctly, such as length, data type, or key attributes.
  Transformation Logic Issues: There may be issues in the transformation logic that prevent the