How To Fix RSCNV828 - Constant filling cannot be used for characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCNV - Messages class for Metadata Remodeling Toolbox

• Message number: 828

• Message text: Constant filling cannot be used for characteristic &

What causes this issue?

InfoObject &V1& is a compounded characteristic, hence constant filling
cannot be used.

System Response

Remodeling is not possible.

How to fix this error?

You may use Customer exit to fill the compounded characteristics.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCNV828 - Constant filling cannot be used for characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message RSCNV828, which states "Constant filling cannot be used for characteristic &," typically occurs in the context of data extraction or transformation processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error indicates that there is an issue with the way a characteristic is being filled or populated in a data model or transformation.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Data Type: The characteristic in question may not support constant filling due to its data type. For example, if the characteristic is a key figure or a non-characteristic field, constant filling may not be applicable.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transformation or data flow may be incorrectly configured, leading to an attempt to use constant filling where it is not allowed.
  Missing or Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of the characteristic in the transformation may be missing or incorrectly defined, causing the system to reject the constant filling method.
  Characteristic Properties: The properties of the characteristic itself may not allow for constant filling, such as if it is defined as a non-constant characteristic in the InfoObject settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Type: Verify the data type of the characteristic in the InfoObject definition. Ensure that it is a characteristic that supports constant filling.
  Review Transformation Settings: Go to the transformation that is causing the error and check the settings for the characteristic. Ensure that constant filling is appropriate for that characteristic.
  Adjust Mapping: If the characteristic is supposed to be filled with a constant value, ensure that the mapping is correctly set up in the transformation. You may need to adjust the mapping to use a different method of filling if constant filling is not suitable.
  Modify Characteristic Properties: If necessary, review the properties of the characteristic in the InfoObject and adjust them to allow for constant filling, if applicable.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on the use of constant filling in transformations and characteristics.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context or solutions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing: After making changes, test the transformation to ensure that the error is resolved and that data is being populated correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSCNV828 error and implement a suitable solution.