How To Fix RSDHA878 - Weights missing for target field '&1'

RSDHA878 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 878

• Message text: Weights missing for target field '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA878 - Weights missing for target field '&1' ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA878 indicates that there are missing weights for a target field in a data transfer process or during the execution of a query in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error typically arises when the system expects certain weights to be defined for a characteristic or key figure in a data model, but they are not available.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Weight Definition: The target field in the InfoObject or InfoCube does not have a defined weight, which is necessary for calculations or aggregations.
  Incorrect Data Model Configuration: The data model may not be properly configured, leading to missing weights for certain fields.
  Data Transfer Issues: During data loading or transformation, weights may not have been populated correctly due to issues in the source data or transformation rules.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being processed may not be consistent with the expected structure, leading to missing weights.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Weight Definitions:
  
  Go to the InfoObject or InfoCube definition