How To Fix RS2HANA_VIEW063 - External SAP HANA view: Target unit of measure is not fixed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_VIEW - HANA Views for BW Objects

• Message number: 063

• Message text: External SAP HANA view: Target unit of measure is not fixed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW063 - External SAP HANA view: Target unit of measure is not fixed ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW063 indicates that there is an issue with the target unit of measure (UoM) in an external SAP HANA view. Specifically, it suggests that the target unit of measure is not fixed, which can lead to inconsistencies or errors when trying to process or display data.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Non-Fixed Unit of Measure: The target unit of measure for the data being processed is not defined as fixed in the system. This can happen if the data model allows for multiple units of measure for the same measure, leading to ambiguity.
  
  
  Data Model Configuration: The configuration of the data model in SAP HANA may not be set up correctly to handle the unit of measure, or the mappings between the source and target units of measure are not properly defined.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The data being pulled into the HANA view may have inconsistent units of measure, which can cause the system to throw this error when it tries to aggregate or process the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the target unit of measure in the data model. Ensure that the target UoM is defined as fixed and that it aligns with the source data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Model:
  
  If the data model allows for multiple units of measure, consider adjusting it to ensure that a single, fixed unit of measure is used for the target. This may involve modifying the data flow or transformation logic.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the data being processed is consistent in terms of units of measure. If necessary, perform data cleansing to standardize the units before they are processed in the HANA view.
  
  
  
  Review HANA View Definition:
  
  Check the definition of the external HANA view to ensure that it correctly references the fixed unit of measure. Make any necessary adjustments to the SQL or data model definitions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the HANA view to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the data is being processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on handling units of measure in HANA views and best practices for data modeling.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling units of measure in HANA views.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.