How To Fix CLBW019 - Characteristic has data type UDEF

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLBW - Classification and BW

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Characteristic has data type UDEF

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The system does not allow data type UDEF.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLBW019 - Characteristic has data type UDEF ?

  The SAP error message CLBW019 indicates that a characteristic has a user-defined data type (UDEF) that is not recognized or not properly defined in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with InfoObjects or when trying to load data into a data model.
  Cause:
  
  User-Defined Data Type: The characteristic in question is defined with a user-defined data type that is not compatible with the operation you are attempting.
  Missing Definition: The user-defined data type may not be properly defined in the system, or it may not be activated.
  Incompatibility: The data type may not be compatible with the data source or the target structure you are trying to load data into.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Go to the InfoObject definition in the SAP BW system and check the data type of the characteristic. Ensure that it is correctly defined and activated.
  Review Data Type Compatibility: Ensure that the user-defined data type is compatible with the data source and the target structure. If necessary, modify the data type to a standard type that is recognized by SAP BW.
  Activate the InfoObject: If the characteristic has been recently created or modified, ensure that it has been activated. You can do this in the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1).
  Check Data Source: If you are loading data from a source system, ensure that the data source is correctly configured and that it can handle the user-defined data type.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on user-defined data types and their usage in BW.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSD1 (InfoObject maintenance) or RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to user-defined data types in BW.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CLBW019 error and implement a solution to resolve it.