How To Fix ACMDT_OBJSTATUS396 - Aspect column has the invalid column type: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACMDT_OBJSTATUS - ACM: Messages for the Object-Status of Designtime-Objects

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Aspect column has the invalid column type: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACMDT_OBJSTATUS396 - Aspect column has the invalid column type: &1 ?

  The SAP error message ACMDT_OBJSTATUS396 indicates that there is an issue with the aspect column in a data model or configuration, specifically that it has an invalid column type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with data models, especially when trying to create or modify a model that includes aspects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Data Type: The aspect column may have been defined with a data type that is not supported or recognized by the system.
  Model 
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the data model that lead to this error.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source may have changed, leading to a mismatch in expected column types.
  Version Compatibility: The version of SAP you are using may not support certain data types or configurations that were available in previous versions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Column Definition: Review the definition of the aspect column