How To Fix RSM002 - Data type & is not known

RSM002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Data type & is not known

What causes this issue?

Data type &V1& is not known. The following types of data can be
requested:
<zh>D:</> Transaction data
<zh>H:</> Hierarchies (for master data)
<zh>M:</> Master data
<zh>T:</> Texts (language-independent for master data)

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the data type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM002 - Data type & is not known ?

  The SAP error message RSM002, which states "Data type & is not known," typically occurs in the context of data extraction or transformation processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error indicates that the system has encountered a data type that it does not recognize or cannot process.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Type Definition: The data type specified in the InfoObject or data source may not be defined correctly or may not exist in the system.
  Missing or Incomplete Data Model: If the data model is incomplete or if there are missing components, the system may not be able to recognize certain data types.
  Transport Issues: If the data type was recently transported from another system and the transport did not include all necessary components, this error may occur.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between different versions of SAP systems, especially if the data type is