How To Fix RSFBP118 - Data types of key field &1 in semantics &2 and &3 are different

RSFBP118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSFBP - Open ODS Layer Object

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Data types of key field &1 in semantics &2 and &3 are different

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSFBP118 - Data types of key field &1 in semantics &2 and &3 are different ?

  The SAP error message RSFBP118 indicates that there is a mismatch in the data types of a key field in the context of a semantic object. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when working with InfoObjects, where the data types of key fields must match across different objects or structures.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a discrepancy in the data types of a key field (denoted as &1) in two different semantic objects (denoted as &2 and &3). This can happen due to:
  
  Inconsistent Data Types: The key field in one object may be defined as a different data type (e.g., CHAR, NUMC, etc.) compared to the same key field in another object.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects or InfoProviders, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If objects were transported between systems (e.g.,