How To Fix RSFBP301 - Field &1: Data type not supported for usage as &2

RSFBP301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSFBP - Open ODS Layer Object

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Field &1: Data type not supported for usage as &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSFBP301 - Field &1: Data type not supported for usage as &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSFBP301 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a field in a particular context, which is not supported for the intended usage. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when working with data models, transformations, or queries.
  
  Cause:
  The error message RSFBP301 is triggered when:
  
  A field is being used in a way that is incompatible with its data type. For example, trying to use a character field in a numeric context or vice versa.
  The field is defined with a data type that does not match the expected data type for the operation being performed (e.g., aggregation, calculation, etc.).
  There may be a mismatch in the data type definitions between the source and target systems or between different components of the data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSFBP301 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Definitions: Review the data type definitions