How To Fix RSDHA286 - Field '&1' can not be mapped

RSDHA286 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Field '&1' can not be mapped

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA286 - Field '&1' can not be mapped ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA286, which states "Field '&1' cannot be mapped," typically occurs in the context of data modeling in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is an issue with the mapping of fields between data sources and InfoObjects or between different layers of data models.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Not Defined: The field specified in the error message (&1) may not be defined in the target InfoObject or data model.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch in data types between the source field and the target field.
  Field Name Changes: If the source system has undergone changes (e.g., field renaming or deletion), the mapping may no longer be valid.
  Incompatible Structures: The structure of the source data may not match the expected structure in the target model.
  Missing Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definition: Verify that the field &1 is correctly