How To Fix RSDHA278 - Data type of field '&1' does not match data type of infoObject '&2'

RSDHA278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Data type of field '&1' does not match data type of infoObject '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA278 - Data type of field '&1' does not match data type of infoObject '&2' ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA278 indicates a data type mismatch between a field in a data source and the corresponding InfoObject in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically occurs during data loading or when trying to activate a data source or InfoObject.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The field in the data source (e.g., an ODS, InfoCube, or DataSource) has a different data type than the InfoObject it is mapped to. For example, if the InfoObject is defined as a character type (CHAR) and the field in the data source is defined as a numeric type (NUMC), this error will occur.
  Changes in Data Source: If the structure of the data source has been changed (e.g., a field was added or modified) after the InfoObject was created, it can lead to this mismatch.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the data source and the InfoObject may not have been set up correctly, leading