I think I found the error for my problem:
The (small) Rhino model contained many layers, resulting in 6 folders in the World Outliner.
After eliminating one layer in the Rhino structure, Datasmith was able to import the same file.
Reducing the number of characters for in the layers did not have any effect.
Update:
The number of layers increases when the Rhino model contains Block Instances (linked files) that has additional layers too.
The (small) Rhino model contained many layers, resulting in 6 folders in the World Outliner.
After eliminating one layer in the Rhino structure, Datasmith was able to import the same file.
Reducing the number of characters for in the layers did not have any effect.
Update:
The number of layers increases when the Rhino model contains Block Instances (linked files) that has additional layers too.
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