How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_020028 - Source field '&' appended.

/SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_020028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_020 -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Source field '&' appended.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_020028 - Source field '&' appended. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_020028 indicates that a source field has been appended in the context of using the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) in SAP. This typically occurs when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the field mapping or structure between the source data and the target structure in the LSMW project.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Mapping Issues: The source data may have additional fields that are not defined in the target structure, leading to the system appending the field.
  Data Structure Changes: If the source data structure has changed (e.g., new fields added) after the initial configuration of the LSMW project, it can cause this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: The LSMW project may not be correctly configured to handle the source fields, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Field Mapping: Check the field mapping in the LSMW project to ensure that all source fields are correctly mapped to the target fields. Make sure that any new fields