How To Fix RSM_RULE_UI008 - For a structure or table type, enter only the CDS view.

RSM_RULE_UI008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM_RULE_UI - Responsibility Rule UI Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: For a structure or table type, enter only the CDS view.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM_RULE_UI008 - For a structure or table type, enter only the CDS view. ?

  The SAP error message RSM_RULE_UI008 typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a data source in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) and you are using a structure or table type instead of a Core Data Services (CDS) view. This error indicates that the system expects a CDS view as the source for the data source definition.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Data Source Type: You are attempting to use a structure or table type instead of a CDS view for your data source.
  System Configuration: The system is configured to only accept CDS views for certain operations, particularly in newer versions of SAP BW/4HANA or when using the BW on HANA architecture.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSM_RULE_UI008 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Create a CDS View:
  
  If you do not have a CDS view already, you will need to create one. Use the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse to create a