How To Fix SMT048 - Data loss on copying of &1 to &2: Source &3, target &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Data loss on copying of &1 to &2: Source &3, target &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMT048 - Data loss on copying of &1 to &2: Source &3, target &4 ?

  The SAP error message SMT048 indicates that there is a data loss issue when copying data from one object to another. This typically occurs in the context of data migration or data transfer processes, such as when using the SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or SAP Data Services.
  
  Cause:
  The error message SMT048 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The source and target fields may have different data types or lengths, leading to potential data loss during the copy process.
  Incompatible Structures: The structure of the source and target objects may not be compatible, causing issues when trying to map fields.
  Null Values: If the source data contains null values that are not allowed in the target structure, this can lead to data loss.
  Transformation Rules: If there are transformation rules applied that do not handle certain data correctly, this can also result in data loss.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the data