How To Fix RSD_GEO134 - Characteristic &1: Wrong geographical type for maintaining coordinates.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSD_GEO -

• Message number: 134

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSD_GEO134 - Characteristic &1: Wrong geographical type for maintaining coordinates. ?

  The SAP error message RSD_GEO134 indicates that there is an issue with the geographical type of a characteristic when trying to maintain coordinates 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 coordinates for is not set up correctly for geographical data. This can happen due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Geographical Type: The characteristic may not be defined as a geographical type in the data model. For example, if you are trying to assign coordinates to a characteristic that is not recognized as a geographical entity (like a city, country, or region), this error will be triggered.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not have been properly configured in the InfoObject settings, or the geographical type may not be assigned correctly.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the characteristic may not support geographical coordinates, which typically require a specific format (e.g., latitude and longitude).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSD_GEO134 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  Locate the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the characteristic is defined as a geographical type. You can do this by checking the "Geographical Type" settings in the InfoObject definition.
  
  
  
  Assign Correct Geographical Type:
  
  If the characteristic is not set as a geographical type, you may need to change its settings. This can involve modifying the InfoObject to ensure it is recognized as a geographical entity.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Types:
  
  Ensure that the data types for the coordinates (latitude and longitude) are correctly defined and compatible with the geographical type of the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check for Required Fields:
  
  Make sure that all required fields for maintaining geographical coordinates are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on setting up geographical characteristics and maintaining coordinates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to maintain the coordinates again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP BW and geographical data handling for a deeper understanding of the concepts involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSD_GEO134 error in your SAP system.