How To Fix RSD_GEO327 - Geographical locations could not be derived from Shapes.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSD_GEO -

• Message number: 327

• Message text: Geographical locations could not be derived from Shapes.

What causes this issue?

An update of the Geotable of a characteristic with geographical type
"Shapes" through geographic Shapefiles was issued. After updating the
Shapes, single locations should be derived from these Shapes through a
Hana Procedure, which failed.

System Response

Geographic locations were not updated. (Shapes were still successfully
uploaded.)

How to fix this error?

If you only need the Shapes then do nothing, else contact SAP Support.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSD_GEO327 - Geographical locations could not be derived from Shapes. ?

  The SAP error message RSD_GEO327, which states "Geographical locations could not be derived from Shapes," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics Cloud when there is an issue with the geographical data or shapes used for mapping or geolocation purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Shape Data: The shapes or geographical data being used may be invalid or not properly defined. This can happen if the shape files are corrupted or not in the expected format.
  Missing Geographical Attributes: The required geographical attributes (like latitude and longitude) may be missing or incorrectly configured in the data model.
  Incompatible Data Types: The data types of the geographical attributes may not match the expected types in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the geographical data source or the mapping settings in the SAP BW or Analytics Cloud.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the geographical data is being derived may not be accessible or may contain errors.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Shape Files: Verify that the shape files being used are valid and correctly formatted. If necessary, re-upload or replace the shape files.
  Validate Geographical Attributes: Ensure that all required geographical attributes are present and correctly defined in the data model. Check for any missing or incorrect values.
  Review Data Types: Confirm that the data types of the geographical attributes match the expected types in the SAP system. Make adjustments as needed.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the geographical data source and mapping. Ensure that all settings are correctly defined and that the data source is accessible.
  Check Data Source: Ensure that the data source from which the geographical data is derived is functioning correctly and does not contain any errors.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for specific guidance related to the version of SAP you are using.
  
  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 have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSD_GEO327 error in your SAP environment.