How To Fix RSAN_MDL065 - Field name &1 in the data target is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAN_MDL - Messages on Analysis Object Model

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Field name &1 in the data target is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAN_MDL065 - Field name &1 in the data target is invalid ?

  The SAP error message RSAN_MDL065 indicates that there is an issue with a field name in the data target that is being used in a data modeling or data extraction process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with data models, InfoProviders, or data targets.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Field Name: The field name specified in the data target does not exist or is misspelled.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field name may exist, but the data type does not match the expected type in the data target.
  Field Not Active: The field may not be active or may have been deactivated in the data model.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model or data target, the field may have been removed or renamed.
  Transport Issues: If the data model was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the field definitions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAN_MDL065 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  Check Field Name: Verify that the field name specified in the data target is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  Validate Data Types: Ensure that the data type of the field in the source matches the expected data type in the data target.
  Activate Data Model: If the field has been recently added or modified, ensure that the data model is activated. You can do this in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Review Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, review those changes to ensure that the field is still valid and active.
  Check Transport Requests: If the data model was transported, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly transported.
  Use Data Dictionary: Use transaction SE11 to check the data dictionary for the field definition and ensure it exists and is correctly defined.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access the data model and InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for data modeling and InfoProviders for best practices and guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSAN_MDL065 error in your SAP environment.