How To Fix M2498 - &: only update type "data transport" allowed for character key figures

M2498 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 498

• Message text: &: only update type "data transport" allowed for character key figures

What causes this issue?

You have defined a key figure whose contents usually can consist of
any desired character (internal type = CHAR). This type of key figure
cannot be updated with the 'cumulative' or 'counter' update type.
You should use the 'Transport data' update type, otherwise errors will
occur when generating.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2498 - &: only update type "data transport" allowed for character key figures ?

  The SAP error message M2498, which states "only update type 'data transport' allowed for character key figures," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or other modules that involve key figures in reporting or planning. This error is related to the way data is being updated in the system, particularly when dealing with character key figures.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Character Key Figures: The error arises when there is an attempt to update a character key figure using an update type that is not allowed. Character key figures are typically used for textual data (like descriptions or names) and can only be updated using the "data transport" method.
  
  
  Incorrect Update Type: If the update type specified in the data processing or data transfer process is not set to "data transport," the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Data Source Configuration: The configuration of the data source or the InfoProvider may not be set up correctly