How To Fix RSDHA221 - Active quantity conversion type '&1' missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Active quantity conversion type '&1' missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA221 - Active quantity conversion type '&1' missing ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA221, which states "Active quantity conversion type '&1' missing," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the quantity conversion settings in the InfoObject or when trying to perform a data load or query that involves quantity conversion.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Type: The specified quantity conversion type (indicated by '&1') is not defined or activated in the system. This can happen if the conversion type was deleted or not properly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The InfoObject or the data model may not be correctly set up to handle the required quantity conversions.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the transport might not have included the necessary conversion types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Conversion Types:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYC (for configuration of automatic account determination) or KONV (for condition records) to check if the conversion type exists.
  Ensure that the conversion type is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Conversion Type:
  
  If the conversion type is missing, you may need to create it. This can be done in the relevant configuration area (e.g., in the InfoObject settings).
  Navigate to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction RSD1) and check the settings for the InfoObject that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check InfoObject Settings:
  
  Ensure that the InfoObject is set up to use the correct quantity conversion type. This can be done by checking the attributes of the InfoObject in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the missing objects or manually create the conversion type in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to quantity conversion types for any specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the quantity conversion works as expected and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDHA221 error and ensure that your quantity conversions are functioning correctly in SAP BW.