How To Fix RSDS215 - &1: Field has type &2, but no reference field with domain &3/&4

RSDS215 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 215

• Message text: &1: Field has type &2, but no reference field with domain &3/&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS215 - &1: Field has type &2, but no reference field with domain &3/&4 ?

  The SAP error message RSDS215 typically occurs in the context of DataSource or InfoSource definitions in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is a mismatch in the field types or when a reference field is not properly defined. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message and potential solutions:
  Cause of the Error
  
  Field Type Mismatch: The error indicates that a field in your DataSource or InfoSource has a specific data type (e.g., CHAR, NUMC, etc.), but there is no corresponding reference field that matches the expected domain and data type.
  Missing Reference Field: The system expects a reference field based on the domain specified, but it cannot find one. This can happen if the field definitions in the underlying table or structure have changed, or if the DataSource is not correctly configured.
  Domain Issues: The domain specified in the error message may not be correctly assigned to the field, or the