How To Fix SIC_NORM_ENGINE089 - Interface variable of attribute normalizing rule &2 has no type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_NORM_ENGINE - Messages from normalization engine

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Interface variable of attribute normalizing rule &2 has no type

What causes this issue?

Interface variable &V2& of attribute normlizing rule &V1& has no type.

System Response

The attribute normalizing rule is inconsistent and cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Correct the variable.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE089 - Interface variable of attribute normalizing rule &2 has no type ?

  The SAP error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE089 indicates that there is an issue with an interface variable in a normalizing rule, specifically that the variable does not have an associated type. This can occur in the context of data normalization processes, where certain attributes are expected to have defined types for proper processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Type Definition: The interface variable referenced in the error message has not been assigned a data type. This can happen if the variable was created but not properly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the normalizing rules or the data model that prevent the system from recognizing the type of the variable.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the normalizing rules, it is possible that the changes were not fully propagated or that some dependencies were not updated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variable Definition: Go to the normalizing rule configuration and check the definition of the interface variable mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it has a valid data type assigned.
  Update Normalizing Rules: If the variable is missing a type, you will need to update the normalizing rules to include the correct type for the variable.
  Review Data Model: If there have been changes to the data model, review those changes to ensure that all necessary updates have been made to the normalizing rules and that all variables are correctly defined.
  Test Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, test the normalizing rule to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SICF (for managing services) or SICN (for normalizing rules) to access the relevant configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring normalizing rules and managing interface variables.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing type definition and ensuring that all configurations are correct, you should be able to resolve the error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE089.