How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2851 - Attribute &1 has no dimension 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: 851

• Message text: Attribute &1 has no dimension 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:
As scale &v2& has a unit of measure with a dimension the attribute must
be of the same dimension.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2851 - Attribute &1 has no dimension but scale &2 is of dimension &4 (uom &3) ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2851 indicates an issue related to the handling of attributes in the context of object models, particularly when dealing with units of measure (UOM) and their dimensions. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message and potential solutions:
  
  Cause:
  
  Attribute Definition: The attribute specified (denoted as &1) is defined without a dimension, meaning it does not have a specific measurement context (like length, weight, etc.).
  Scale Definition: The scale (denoted as &2) is associated with a unit of measure (UOM) that has a dimension (denoted as &4) and is specified as &3. This creates a conflict because the attribute does not have a dimension, but the scale does.
  Data Inconsistency: This error often arises from inconsistencies in the data model where attributes and their associated scales and units of measure are not aligned correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Attribute Configuration: Review the configuration of the attribute (identified by &1) in the relevant