How To Fix /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT063 - Variant mapping is not allowed for Column Split

/SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT063 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Variant mapping is not allowed for Column Split

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT063 - Variant mapping is not allowed for Column Split ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT063 Variant mapping is not allowed for Column Split typically occurs in the context of SAP Business One or SAP S/4HANA when dealing with data restructuring or transformation processes, particularly when using the SAP Data Services or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) tools.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is an attempt to apply variant mapping to a column that has been defined for a "Column Split" operation. In SAP, a "Column Split" operation is used to divide a single column into multiple columns based on certain criteria. However, variant mapping, which allows for the mapping of different values or formats to a single column, is not compatible with this operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Data Flow: Check the data flow or transformation logic where the error is occurring. Ensure that you are not trying to apply variant mapping to a column that