How To Fix RS_ADSO_MODEL053 - Field &1 is of type Quantity. Unit has to be maintained.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Field &1 is of type Quantity. Unit has to be maintained.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_ADSO_MODEL053 - Field &1 is of type Quantity. Unit has to be maintained. ?

  The SAP error message RS_ADSO_MODEL053 indicates that there is an issue with a field in an Advanced DataStore Object (ADSO) that is of type "Quantity." Specifically, the error states that a unit of measure (UoM) must be maintained for that field. This is a common issue when working with ADSOs in SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The field in question is defined as a quantity type in the ADSO model.
  The system requires a unit of measure to be specified for any field that is defined as a quantity.
  The unit of measure has not been maintained or is missing in the data model or during data loading.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the ADSO Definition:
  
  Go to the ADSO definition in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Verify the field that is causing the error. Ensure that it is correctly defined as a quantity type.
  
  
  
  Maintain Unit of Measure:
  
  For the field that is of type Quantity, ensure that a unit of measure is assigned.
  You can do this by:
  
  Going to the "Field" settings in the ADSO.
  Assigning a valid unit of measure (e.g., KG, L, PC) to the quantity field.
  
  
  
  
  
  Data Source Configuration:
  
  If you are loading data from a source (like an InfoSource or DataSource), ensure that the source data also includes the unit of measure.
  Check the transformation rules to ensure that the unit of measure is being mapped correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Loading:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try reloading the data into the ADSO.
  Monitor the data load process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After resolving the issue, perform a test load to confirm that the error has been fixed and that the data is being loaded correctly with the appropriate units of measure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on working with ADSOs and handling quantity fields.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to ADSO and quantity fields.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or SAP support for additional insights or similar issues faced by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS_ADSO_MODEL053 error and ensure that your ADSO is correctly configured to handle quantity fields with the necessary units of measure.