How To Fix RS_ADSO_MODEL018 - SID determination mode '&1', field &2 not allowed

RS_ADSO_MODEL018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_ADSO_MODEL - Messages related to the Datastore Object Backend

• Message number: 018

• Message text: SID determination mode '&1', field &2 not allowed

What causes this issue?

Fields can only have SID determination mode "Reporting" or "Never" set.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the SID determination mode.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_ADSO_MODEL018 - SID determination mode '&1', field &2 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message RS_ADSO_MODEL018 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with Advanced DataStore Objects (ADSO). This error indicates that there is an issue with the SID (Surrogate ID) determination mode for a specific field in the ADSO model.
  
  Cause:
  The error message RS_ADSO_MODEL018 is triggered when the SID determination mode for a field is set to a value that is not allowed. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect SID Determination Mode: The SID determination mode for the specified field is not compatible with the data model or the field's characteristics.
  Field Configuration: The field may not be configured correctly in the ADSO settings, leading to an invalid SID determination mode.
  Data Model Constraints: The data model may impose certain constraints on which fields can have specific SID determination modes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check SID Determination Mode:
  
  Go to the ADSO model in the