How To Fix RSD_GEO133 - Characteristic &1: Wrong geographical type for maintaining feature IDs.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSD_GEO -

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Wrong geographical type for maintaining feature IDs.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSD_GEO133 - Characteristic &1: Wrong geographical type for maintaining feature IDs. ?

  The SAP error message RSD_GEO133 indicates that there is an issue with the geographical type of a characteristic when trying to maintain feature IDs in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when dealing with geographical data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the characteristic you are trying to maintain is not compatible with the expected geographical type. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be set up correctly in the data model or may not be defined as a geographical characteristic.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the characteristic does not match the expected geographical type (e.g., trying to assign a feature ID to a characteristic that is not defined as a geographical characteristic).
  Missing or Incorrect Feature ID: The feature ID you are trying to maintain may not correspond to the correct geographical type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSD_GEO133 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the characteristic in the SAP BW modeling tools (e.g., RSA1).
  Ensure that the characteristic is defined as a geographical characteristic. This can be checked in the properties of the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Types:
  
  Ensure that the data type of the characteristic matches the expected geographical type. For example, if the characteristic is supposed to represent countries, it should be configured accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Feature IDs:
  
  Check the feature IDs you are trying to maintain. Make sure they are valid and correspond to the correct geographical type.
  If necessary, consult the documentation or data model to ensure you are using the correct feature IDs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve such errors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by trying to maintain the feature IDs again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW Documentation: Refer to the official SAP BW documentation for more details on geographical characteristics and their configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSD_GEO133 error in your SAP system.