How To Fix LTR2_BASIS_CHECK424 - Wrong attribute type &1 for alias &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LTR2_BASIS_CHECK - LTR2 Messages of Checks in Check Framework

• Message number: 424

• Message text: Wrong attribute type &1 for alias &2

What causes this issue?

The attribute type &V1& of the alias &V2& is not valid.

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?

Assign a attribute of type 'A' (= alias) to the object definition.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LTR2_BASIS_CHECK424 - Wrong attribute type &1 for alias &2 ?

  The SAP error message LTR2_BASIS_CHECK424 with the description "Wrong attribute type &1 for alias &2" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is a mismatch in the expected data type of an attribute in a data model or InfoObject.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The attribute type defined in the InfoObject does not match the data type of the source data or the data being loaded.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with how the attributes are mapped in the transformation or data flow.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model or InfoObjects, it may lead to inconsistencies in the expected data types.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being loaded may contain values that do not conform to the expected data type for the attribute.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject in the SAP BW system and verify the data type of the attribute in question. Ensure that it matches the expected data type for the source data.
  
  
  
  Review Transformation Rules:
  
  Check the transformation rules that are used to load data into the InfoObject. Ensure that the mapping of fields is correct and that the data types align.
  
  
  
  Data Source Validation:
  
  Validate the data source from which you are loading data. Ensure that the data types in the source system match the definitions in the target InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing:
  
  If the data being loaded contains invalid values, consider cleansing the data to ensure that it conforms to the expected data types.
  
  
  
  Re-activate InfoObjects:
  
  If there have been changes to the InfoObject, try re-activating it to ensure that all changes are properly reflected in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as there may be bug fixes related to this issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSO2 (Transformation Maintenance) for managing InfoObjects and transformations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.