How To Fix RSO_RES_CONVMSGS051 - InfoObject &1 is not of expected type &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_CONVMSGS - Messages directly related to the conversion types

• Message number: 051

• Message text: InfoObject &1 is not of expected type &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_CONVMSGS051 - InfoObject &1 is not of expected type &2. ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_CONVMSGS051 indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected data type of an InfoObject and the actual data type being used. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction, transformation, or reporting processes within SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  An InfoObject is expected to be of a certain type (e.g., characteristic, key figure, etc.), but the actual data being processed does not match this expected type.
  There may be a configuration issue where the InfoObject is incorrectly defined or used in a query, transformation, or data flow.
  The data source or the data being loaded into the InfoObject may not conform to the expected format or type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject definition in the SAP BW system and verify that the data type is correctly defined. Ensure that it matches