How To Fix RSDHA230 - Quantity conversion type error(s) for field '&1' detected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Quantity conversion type error(s) for field '&1' detected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA230 - Quantity conversion type error(s) for field '&1' detected ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA230 indicates that there is a problem with the quantity conversion type for a specific field in your data model. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is an inconsistency in the way quantities are defined or converted in your InfoObjects or data sources.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Quantity Definitions: The field in question may have been defined with a quantity conversion type that does not match the data being processed. For example, if the field is expected to be in a specific unit of measure (UoM) but the incoming data is in a different UoM, this can trigger the error.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Unit of Measure: If the unit of measure is not specified or is incorrect in the data source, the system may not be able to perform the necessary conversions.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the field in the InfoObject may not align with the data being loaded, leading to conversion issues.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the InfoObject or the data source that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Quantity Conversion Settings: Review the quantity conversion settings for the field in the InfoObject. Ensure that the conversion type is correctly defined and matches the expected data.
  
  
  Validate Data Source: Check the data source from which the data is being loaded. Ensure that the data being loaded has the correct unit of measure and is in the expected format.
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure: Ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined in the data source and that it matches the unit of measure defined in the InfoObject.
  
  
  Data Type Alignment: Verify that the data types in the source system align with those defined in the InfoObject. If there are discrepancies, you may need to adjust the data types accordingly.
  
  
  Test Data Load: After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test data load to see if the error persists. Monitor the logs for any additional errors or warnings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue continues, refer to SAP documentation or support resources for further guidance on quantity conversion types and related configurations.
  
  
  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.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to analyze InfoObjects and data sources for configuration issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSDHA230 error in your SAP environment.