How To Fix RSWADMDERR1420 - Bad data provider parameter type or bad parameter

RSWADMDERR1420 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Bad data provider parameter type or bad parameter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADMDERR1420 - Bad data provider parameter type or bad parameter ?

  The SAP error message RSWADMDERR1420 indicates that there is an issue with the data provider parameter type or the parameters being passed to a data provider in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the expected parameter types and the actual parameters being provided.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Parameter Type: The parameter type defined in the data provider does not match the type of data being passed. For example, if a string is expected but a numeric value is provided, this error may occur.
  Missing Parameters: Required parameters may not be provided, leading to the inability of the data provider to execute properly.
  Data Provider 
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the data provider may be incorrect, leading to issues in how parameters are interpreted.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between different versions of SAP components or between the data provider and the