How To Fix AXT_MODEL055 - Field &2: Dropdown list is not allowed for data type &1

AXT_MODEL055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AXT_MODEL -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Field &2: Dropdown list is not allowed for data type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AXT_MODEL055 - Field &2: Dropdown list is not allowed for data type &1 ?

  The SAP error message AXT_MODEL055 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a field in a model, specifically that a dropdown list is not allowed for the specified data type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP applications that involve data modeling, such as SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP BW/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A field is defined with a data type that does not support dropdown lists. For example, certain numeric or date types may not allow for dropdown selections.
  The model configuration is attempting to use a dropdown list for a field that is not compatible with that type of input.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Type: Review the data type of the field in question. Ensure that it is compatible with dropdown lists. Common data types that support dropdowns include text or string types.
  
  
  Modify Field Configuration:
  
  If the field is