How To Fix RSDME266 - Specify at least one valid range for this transformation type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Specify at least one valid range for this transformation type

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you have specified the transformation type as <ZK>Discretize</> or
<ZK>Discretize and treat as ordered</> or <ZK>Multiply by weights</>,
then you must specify at least two ranges with <ZK>Use value as </>type
blank, where blank is considered as valid.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME266 - Specify at least one valid range for this transformation type ?

  The SAP error message RSDME266, which states "Specify at least one valid range for this transformation type," typically occurs in the context of data extraction or transformation processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error indicates that the system expects a valid range to be defined for a transformation, but none has been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Range Definition: The most common cause of this error is that the transformation does not have any valid ranges defined for the data being processed. Ranges are necessary to filter the data that is being transformed or loaded.
  Incorrect Transformation Type: The transformation type may not be compatible with the data being processed, leading to the requirement for a range that has not been specified.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the InfoObjects or the transformation itself, leading to the absence of valid ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Valid Ranges:
  
  Go to the transformation in the SAP BW system.
  Check the settings for the transformation and ensure that at least one valid range is defined for the relevant fields.
  You can do this by navigating to the transformation in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) and editing the transformation settings.
  
  
  
  Check Transformation Type:
  
  Ensure that the transformation type you are using is appropriate for the data source and target. If necessary, adjust the transformation type to one that supports the required ranges.
  
  
  
  Review InfoObjects:
  
  Check the InfoObjects involved in the transformation to ensure they are correctly configured and that their attributes are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Test the Transformation:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transformation to ensure that it processes the data correctly without generating the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or community forums for additional insights or similar cases.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access and modify transformations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDME266 error and successfully define the necessary ranges for your transformation in SAP BW.