How To Fix RSSDA028 - Data type DECIMAL of field &1 is not supported in CalcScenario

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSSDA - BW HANA Smart Data Access

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Data type DECIMAL of field &1 is not supported in CalcScenario

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSSDA028 - Data type DECIMAL of field &1 is not supported in CalcScenario ?

  The SAP error message RSSDA028 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a field in a calculation scenario. Specifically, it states that the DECIMAL data type is not supported in the context of the calculation scenario you are working with. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments where calculation scenarios are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Data Type: The primary cause of this error is that the DECIMAL data type is not compatible with the calculation scenario you are trying to use. Calculation scenarios often have restrictions on the types of data they can process.
  Field Definition: The field in question (denoted as &1 in the error message) is defined as DECIMAL in the data model, but the calculation scenario expects a different data type (e.g., INTEGER, FLOAT, etc.).
  Modeling Issues: There may be issues in the data modeling or transformation processes