How To Fix RS_ADSO_MODEL129 - '&1' is a field; 'Characteristic as key figure' not possible

RS_ADSO_MODEL129 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 129

• Message text: '&1' is a field; 'Characteristic as key figure' not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_ADSO_MODEL129 - '&1' is a field; 'Characteristic as key figure' not possible ?

  The SAP error message RS_ADSO_MODEL129 indicates that there is an issue with the data model configuration in an SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW system, specifically related to the use of characteristics and key figures in an Advanced DataStore Object (ADSO). The message states that a certain field (represented by '&1') is being treated as a characteristic, but it is not possible to use it as a key figure.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Field Definition: A field that is defined as a characteristic in the ADSO is being used or treated as a key figure. In SAP BW, characteristics are typically used for dimensions, while key figures are used for measures.
  Modeling Error: There may be a modeling error in the ADSO where the field is incorrectly configured in the data model.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the field may not be compatible with the expected data type