How To Fix 28169 - &1: expected characteristic type &2, found &3

28169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 169

• Message text: &1: expected characteristic type &2, found &3

What causes this issue?

Caution: this message only affects the (provisional) use of extended
configuration concepts in the standalone Sales Configurator Engine
(SCE) and is explained in the relevant documentation. A further
description of SCE-relevant error messages will be availabe in a later
release when this function is generally available.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28169 - &1: expected characteristic type &2, found &3 ?

  The SAP error message "28169 &1: expected characteristic type &2, found &3" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Warehouse (BW) or when working with characteristics in the context of data modeling or reporting. This error indicates a mismatch between the expected characteristic type and the actual characteristic type that is being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Characteristic Types: The error arises when a characteristic of a certain type is expected, but a different type is found. For example, if a characteristic is expected to be a "Key Figure" but is found to be a "Characteristic" or vice versa.
  Data Model 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the InfoObjects or the data model where the characteristics are defined.
  Incorrect Data Source: The data source being used may not match the expected structure or type of the target InfoProvider or query.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definitions: Review the definitions of the characteristics involved. Ensure