How To Fix RIS_MESSAGES015 - Data model type was not specified. Object type: &1

RIS_MESSAGES015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RIS_MESSAGES - Message Class of Repository Information System

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Data model type was not specified. Object type: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RIS_MESSAGES015 - Data model type was not specified. Object type: &1 ?

  The SAP error message RIS_MESSAGES015 indicates that a data model type was not specified for a particular object type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with data models, queries, or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The data model type may not have been defined in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type specified in the error message may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  Data Model Definition: The data model itself may not have been properly defined or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or define the data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for BW) and check if the data model type is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the data model is activated and properly