How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2850 - The attribute is of dimension &1 but scale &2 is of dimension &4 (uom &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2 - Object Model Repository (2)

• Message number: 850

• Message text: The attribute is of dimension &1 but scale &2 is of dimension &4 (uom &3)

What causes this issue?

A ranking factor attribute can have a dimension and a scale can have a
unit of measure (uom) which itself has a dimension.
Here the attribute is assigned to scale &v2& but the following condition
is not fulfilled:
The attribute must have the same dimension as the unit of measure of
scale &v2&.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2850 - The attribute is of dimension &1 but scale &2 is of dimension &4 (uom &3) ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2850 indicates a mismatch between the dimensions of an attribute and its scale in the context of a unit of measure (UoM). This error typically arises in scenarios involving data modeling, especially when dealing with attributes that have associated units of measure.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An attribute is defined with a specific dimension (e.g., length, weight, volume) but the scale (unit of measure) associated with it has a different dimension.
  For example, if an attribute is defined as a weight (dimension = mass) but the scale provided is in a unit of length (e.g., meters), this mismatch will trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Attribute Definition:
  
  Review the definition of the attribute in question. Ensure that the dimension of the attribute aligns with the intended use case.
  
  
  
  Verify Unit of Measure:
  
  Check the unit of measure (UoM) associated with the attribute. Ensure that the UoM corresponds to the correct dimension of the attribute.
  If the UoM is incorrect, update it to match the dimension of the attribute.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Model:
  
  If necessary, adjust the data model to ensure that attributes and their corresponding scales are compatible. This may involve redefining attributes or changing the UoM.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on defining attributes and units of measure in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Data Modeling Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with best practices for data modeling in SAP, particularly regarding attributes and units of measure.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for 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 error and implement a solution to resolve it.