How To Fix RSDME422 - The weight field should have a numeric datatype

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 422

• Message text: The weight field should have a numeric datatype

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME422 - The weight field should have a numeric datatype ?

  The SAP error message RSDME422, which states "The weight field should have a numeric datatype," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the data model or the data being processed. This error indicates that a field expected to contain numeric values (specifically for weight) is not defined correctly in the data model or the incoming data.
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The field designated for weight in your InfoObject or data model is not set to a numeric data type (e.g., INTEGER, DECIMAL, FLOAT). Instead, it may be defined as a character or string type.
  Data Source Issues: The source data being loaded into the InfoObject may contain non-numeric values or may not be formatted correctly.
  Transformation Rules: If you are using transformations to map data from a source to a target, the transformation may not be correctly converting the data type of the weight field.
  Data Modeling Errors: There may be issues in the data modeling phase where the weight field was incorrectly defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance in SAP BW and verify that the weight field is defined with a numeric data type.
  If it is not, you may need to change the data type to a numeric type and activate the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Review Source Data:
  
  Inspect the source data to ensure that the weight field contains only numeric values. Remove any non-numeric characters or entries.
  If the source data is coming from a flat file or database, ensure that the data type in the source system is also numeric.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transformation Logic:
  
  If you are using a transformation to load data, check the transformation rules to ensure that the weight field is being mapped correctly to a numeric type.
  You may need to add conversion logic to ensure that the data is transformed into the correct numeric format.
  
  
  
  Data Load Process:
  
  If the error occurs during a data load process, check the load logs for additional details about the error.
  You may need to run a test load with a smaller dataset to isolate the issue.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Objects:
  
  After making changes to the InfoObject or transformation, ensure that you re-activate the objects and any related data flows.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to RSDME422 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on data modeling and transformation.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar cases.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDME422 error and ensure that the weight field is correctly defined and populated with numeric data.