How To Fix RSFBP005 - Association type &2 of field &1 is not correct

RSFBP005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSFBP - Open ODS Layer Object

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Association type &2 of field &1 is not correct

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSFBP005 - Association type &2 of field &1 is not correct ?

  The SAP error message RSFBP005 indicates that there is an issue with the association type of a field in a data model or a query. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is a mismatch or incorrect configuration in the data model, particularly in the context of InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or queries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Association Type: The association type defined for a field does not match the expected type. For example, if a field is expected to be a key figure but is defined as a characteristic, or vice versa.
  Modeling Errors: There may be errors in the data model where the relationships between different objects (like InfoObjects, InfoProviders, etc.) are not correctly defined.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the field is being pulled may not be correctly configured or may not support the expected association type.
  Version Compatibility: If you are using