How To Fix RIS_MESSAGES020 - Processing of different data model types not possible

RIS_MESSAGES020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Processing of different data model types not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RIS_MESSAGES020 - Processing of different data model types not possible ?

  The SAP error message RIS_MESSAGES020 ("Processing of different data model types not possible") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is an attempt to process or combine data from different data model types that are incompatible with each other. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a query that involves multiple InfoProviders or when using different types of data sources that do not align.
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Data Models: The error often arises when you are trying to combine data from different types of InfoProviders (e.g., combining data from a DataStore Object (DSO) with a MultiProvider or InfoCube).
  Query Design Issues: If a query is designed to pull data from multiple sources that are not compatible, this error can occur.
  Data Source Mismatch: Using different data sources that do not share a common structure or key fields can lead to this error.
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