How To Fix R8138 - Transform attributes for basic characteristic &1 in DataSource &2

R8138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Transform attributes for basic characteristic &1 in DataSource &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8138 - Transform attributes for basic characteristic &1 in DataSource &2 ?

  The SAP error message R8138, which states "Transform attributes for basic characteristic &1 in DataSource &2," typically occurs in the context of data extraction and transformation processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error indicates that there is an issue with the transformation of attributes for a basic characteristic in a specific DataSource.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Mapping: The transformation rules for the basic characteristic may not be correctly defined or may be missing in the transformation settings.
  DataSource 
  Configuration Issues: The DataSource may not be properly configured to handle the attributes of the characteristic.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being extracted may not match the expected format or structure, leading to transformation errors.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as missing fields in the source system or problems with the extraction process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transformation Settings:
  
  Go to the transformation settings in the SAP BW system and verify that the