How To Fix RSFBP125 - Src fld &1 with data type &2 for source type &3 cannot be characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSFBP - Open ODS Layer Object

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Src fld &1 with data type &2 for source type &3 cannot be characteristics

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSFBP125 - Src fld &1 with data type &2 for source type &3 cannot be characteristics ?

  The SAP error message RSFBP125 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a source field in a data source or InfoProvider. Specifically, it states that the source field (indicated by &1) has a data type (indicated by &2) that is not compatible with the expected characteristics for the specified source type (indicated by &3).
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when:
  
  A field that is expected to be a characteristic (e.g., a dimension or attribute) is defined with a data type that is not suitable for characteristics (e.g., numeric or date types).
  The source system or data source configuration has inconsistencies, such as incorrect mappings or data type definitions.
  The field is being used in a context where only certain data types are allowed for characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSFBP125 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
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