How To Fix RSO_RES_ADSO118 - Change data type from &1 to &2 for direct reporting

RSO_RES_ADSO118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_ADSO - Datastore Object

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Change data type from &1 to &2 for direct reporting

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RSO_RES_ADSO118 - Details

• The SAP error message RSO_RES_ADSO118 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is a mismatch in data types between the source data and the target data model, particularly when using an ADSO (Advanced DataStore Object) for direct reporting. This error indicates that a field's data type needs to be changed from one type to another to ensure compatibility.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  There is a discrepancy between the data type defined in the ADSO and the data type of the corresponding field in the source data (e.g., InfoObject, DSO, or other data sources).
  The data type of a field in the ADSO does not match the data type of the field being reported on, which can lead to issues in data extraction or reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSO_RES_ADSO118 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Fields: Check the error message details to identify which field is causing the issue.