How To Fix RSWADMDERR1316 - bi:text not suitable for attribute &1

RSWADMDERR1316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADMDERR1 - Web Application Designer 4.0 Error Messages

• Message number: 316

• Message text: bi:text not suitable for attribute &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADMDERR1316 - bi:text not suitable for attribute &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSWADMDERR1316 with the description "bi:text not suitable for attribute &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the data model or the attributes being used in a query or report.
  
  Cause:
  This error generally indicates that there is a mismatch or incompatibility between the data type of the attribute and the expected format. Specifically, it suggests that the text associated with the attribute is not suitable for the data type defined for that attribute. Common causes include:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The attribute is defined with a specific data type (e.g., numeric, date, etc.), but the data being passed is in a different format (e.g., text).
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of the attribute in the data model may not be correctly set up, leading to the system not being able to interpret the data correctly.
  Missing or Incorrect