How To Fix /PM0/3FWM_TOOL016 - Type assignments are only allowed in attribute lists

/PM0/3FWM_TOOL016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/3FWM_TOOL -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Type assignments are only allowed in attribute lists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/3FWM_TOOL016 - Type assignments are only allowed in attribute lists ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/3FWM_TOOL016: Type assignments are only allowed in attribute lists typically occurs in the context of working with the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA modeling environments. This error indicates that there is an issue with how types are being assigned in your data model, particularly in the context of attribute lists.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Type Assignment: The error usually arises when you attempt to assign a data type to a field or attribute outside of the allowed context. In SAP BW or HANA modeling, type assignments should only be made within attribute lists, and not in other contexts such as data flows or transformations.
  
  
  Modeling Errors: It can also occur due to incorrect modeling practices, such as trying to define types in a way that is not supported by the system.
  
  
  Version Compatibility: Sometimes, the error can be related to compatibility issues between different versions of SAP or the tools