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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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.
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