How To Fix RSDS064 - Specify a data type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Specify a data type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS064 - Specify a data type ?

  The SAP error message RSDS064 ("Specify a data type") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to create or modify a DataSource, and the system requires you to specify a data type for a field but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Data Type: When defining a DataSource, you may have left the data type field blank for one or more fields.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DataSource configuration might be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to the system not recognizing the data type.
  Field Definition Issues: If you are using a custom DataSource or modifying an existing one, the field definitions may not be properly defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDS064 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check DataSource Definition:
  
  Go to the DataSource definition in the SAP BW system.
  Ensure that all fields have a specified data type. You can