How To Fix RSDHA325 - Mapped source field '&1' of 'object ID' must be a characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 325

• Message text: Mapped source field '&1' of 'object ID' must be a characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA325 - Mapped source field '&1' of 'object ID' must be a characteristic ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA325 indicates that there is an issue with the mapping of a source field in a DataSource or InfoObject. Specifically, it states that the mapped source field must be a characteristic, but the system has detected that it is not.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Mapping: The source field you are trying to map to a characteristic in your InfoObject or DataSource is not defined as a characteristic in the SAP system. This could happen if the field is a key figure or a non-characteristic field.
  DataSource Configuration: The DataSource may be incorrectly configured, leading to the mapping of fields that do not meet the required criteria.
  Field Type Mismatch: The field type of the source field does not match the expected type for a characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definition: Verify that the source field you are trying to map is indeed defined as a characteristic in the source system. If it is not, you may need to change the mapping or redefine the field in the source system.
  Adjust DataSource Configuration: Go to the DataSource configuration in the SAP BW system and ensure that the mapping is correct. You may need to adjust the DataSource to ensure that it only includes fields that are characteristics.
  Modify InfoObject: If necessary, modify the InfoObject to ensure that it correctly reflects the characteristics you want to use. This may involve creating a new characteristic if the existing one does not meet your needs.
  Recheck Data Model: Review the data model to ensure that all mappings are correct and that there are no inconsistencies between the source and target fields.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check and modify DataSources and InfoObjects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on DataSource and InfoObject configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Testing: After making changes, test the DataSource extraction to ensure that the error is resolved and that data is being loaded correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDHA325 error and ensure that your mappings are correctly set up in SAP BW.