How To Fix RSODSO_GUI021 - Row &1: Data type &2 is not supported. Choose a valid data type.

RSODSO_GUI021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSODSO_GUI - UI related messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Row &1: Data type &2 is not supported. Choose a valid data type.

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RSODSO_GUI021 - Details

• The SAP error message RSODSO_GUI021 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a specific row in a DataStore Object (DSO) or InfoProvider. The message typically arises when the data type specified for a field is not supported by the system or is invalid for the context in which it is being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Data Type: The data type specified for a field in the DSO is not recognized or supported by SAP BW.
  Incompatibility: The data type may be incompatible with the data model or the source system from which the data is being extracted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the DSO or InfoProvider settings that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types defined in the DSO. Ensure that they are valid and supported by SAP BW. Common supported data types include CHAR, NUMC, DATS, TIMS, etc.
  Modify Data Type: If you find an