How To Fix RSR_TRANS018 - Type '&1' is not allowed for TAG '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSR_TRANS -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Type '&1' is not allowed for TAG '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSR_TRANS018 - Type '&1' is not allowed for TAG '&2' ?

  The SAP error message RSR_TRANS018 indicates that there is an issue with the data transfer process in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). Specifically, it suggests that a certain type of data (denoted by '&1') is not allowed for a specific tag (denoted by '&2') during the data transfer or transformation process.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The error often arises when there is a mismatch between the expected data type for a particular field and the actual data type being provided. For example, if a numeric field is expected but a character string is provided, this error may occur.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the data source or transformation may not align with the data being processed. This could be due to incorrect settings in the InfoObject, transformation rules, or data source settings.
  
  
  Incompatible Data: The data being loaded may contain values that are not compatible with the defined structure or