How To Fix ATM_ATTRIBUTE013 - Enter fieldname of type character for resp. def. &1 and CDS &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATM_ATTRIBUTE - Messages for Attributes

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Enter fieldname of type character for resp. def. &1 and CDS &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATM_ATTRIBUTE013 - Enter fieldname of type character for resp. def. &1 and CDS &2 ?

  The SAP error message ATM_ATTRIBUTE013 typically occurs in the context of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or when working with Core Data Services (CDS) views in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a field that is expected to be of type character but is not defined correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The field specified in the error message is expected to be of type character (CHAR), but it may be defined as a different type (e.g., numeric, date).
  CDS View Definition: If you are working with a CDS view, the field definitions in the CDS view may not match the expected data types in the consuming application or report.
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata definitions between the CDS view and the application that is trying to access it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Definitions: Review the field definitions in the CDS view or the data source