How To Fix RSOS_SEARCH078 - Type is missing for association between table &1 and table &2

RSOS_SEARCH078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOS_SEARCH -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Type is missing for association between table &1 and table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOS_SEARCH078 - Type is missing for association between table &1 and table &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSOS_SEARCH078 indicates that there is a missing type for the association between two tables in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA. This typically occurs when there is an inconsistency in the data model, particularly in the InfoObjects or the way the data is being queried.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Association: The error usually arises when there is an association defined between two tables (or InfoObjects) in the data model, but the type of that association is not defined or is incorrectly specified.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as adding or modifying InfoObjects or associations, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the data model was transported from one system to another, some objects may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing associations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Associations: Go to the data model (e.g., InfoProvider, CompositeProvider) and verify the associations