How To Fix R8005 - Assigned unit field &1 must have InfoObject type UNI

R8005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R8 - Messages from the meta data generation

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Assigned unit field &1 must have InfoObject type UNI

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8005 - Assigned unit field &1 must have InfoObject type UNI ?

  The SAP error message R8005, which states "Assigned unit field &1 must have InfoObject type UNI," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the data model, specifically related to the characteristics of the InfoObjects being used.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that a field that has been assigned as a unit field in a data model (like a query or an InfoCube) is not of the expected InfoObject type. In SAP BW, unit fields should be associated with InfoObjects that are defined as "UNI" (unit of measure). If the assigned field is of a different type (for example, a characteristic or key figure), this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 or RSD1).
  Locate the InfoObject that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in