How To Fix OD738 - Entered constraint is not a defined type.

OD738 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Entered constraint is not a defined type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD738 - Entered constraint is not a defined type. ?

  The SAP error message OD738 ("Entered constraint is not a defined type") typically occurs in the context of SAP's data modeling or configuration, particularly when working with constraints in the context of data definitions, such as in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Undefined Constraint: The constraint you are trying to use in your data model or query is not defined in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the constraint may not have been created or activated.
  Incorrect Data Type: The data type of the constraint does not match the expected type in the context where it is being used.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data model or the underlying database schema.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OD738 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Constraint Definition:
  
  Verify that the constraint you are trying to use is defined in the