How To Fix RSTRAN686 - Syntax error &1 &2 &3 &4

RSTRAN686 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTRAN - Messages for Transformation

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Syntax error &1 &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTRAN686 - Syntax error &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message RSTRAN686, which indicates a "Syntax error" with additional parameters (&1, &2, &3, &4), typically occurs during the execution of a data transfer process, such as during the loading of data into a Data Warehouse or during the execution of a transformation in SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Transformation Logic: There may be a syntax error in the transformation rules defined in the Data Transfer Process (DTP) or in the transformation itself.
  Invalid Data Types: The data types of the source and target fields may not match, leading to conversion issues.
  Missing or Incorrect Fields: The fields referenced in the transformation may not exist or may be incorrectly specified.
  Issues with the Source Data: The data being loaded may contain unexpected values or formats that do not conform to the expected schema.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSTRAN686 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
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