How To Fix BS_ANLY_LIST012 - Data type of attribute is invalid

BS_ANLY_LIST012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS_ANLY_LIST - Analytics: Simple List Reporting

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Data type of attribute is invalid

What causes this issue?

Invalid attribute data type is used in GUIBB search.

System Response

The following attribute data types are valid:
TE,,<LS>Text</>
AN,,<LS>Alphanumeric</> (for example for IDs)
NU,,<LS>Numeric</>
TD,,<LS>Time & date</>
EN,,<LS>Enumeration</>
BO,,<LS>Boolean</>

How to fix this error?

Change the data type of the attribute.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BS_ANLY_LIST012 - Details

• The SAP error message BS_ANLY_LIST012 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of an attribute in the context of analytical lists or reporting. This error typically arises when the system encounters an attribute that has an invalid or unsupported data type for the operation being performed.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Data Type: The attribute being used in the analytical list may have a data type that is not compatible with the expected data type for that particular operation or report.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or the way attributes are defined in the underlying data source.
  Data Source Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data source or the underlying database schema, it may lead to inconsistencies in the expected data types.
  Custom Fields: If custom fields or attributes have been added, they may not have been defined correctly, leading to type mismatches.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Types: Review