How To Fix UCLP067 - Change the data type of the characteristic field &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCLP - Messages for List Processor

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Change the data type of the characteristic field &1

What causes this issue?

You defined the characteristic field &V1& with a numeric data type.
This can cause an incorrect display of the audit trail because the list
processor automatically totals all numeric fields. The list processor
cannot differentiate between the rows of the characterstic and the
other numeric fields.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check if the data type for the characteristic field &V1& is correct.
If the characteristic is to display a number, use for example the data
type <ZK>N</>. As an alternative, you can use a help field that
contains a text copy of the original field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCLP067 - Change the data type of the characteristic field &1 ?

  The SAP error message UCLP067, which states "Change the data type of the characteristic field &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is a mismatch in the data type of a characteristic field in a data model or InfoObject.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the characteristic field in the source system does not match the data type defined in the target InfoObject or data model.
  Inconsistent Metadata: Changes made to the data type of a characteristic in the source system or during data modeling have not been reflected in the target system.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source configuration may be incorrect, leading to a mismatch in expected data types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCLP067 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types:
  
  Go to the InfoObject or data model definition in SAP BW or HANA.
  Verify the data type of the characteristic field in question (denoted by &1 in the error message).
  Compare it with the data type in the source system or the data source.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Type:
  
  If the data types do not match, you may need to change the data type of the characteristic field in the InfoObject or data model to match the source system.
  This can be done in the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1) or in the data model configuration.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject:
  
  After making changes, ensure to activate the InfoObject again to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source:
  
  If you are using a data source, check the extraction settings and ensure that the data types are correctly defined.
  You may need to adjust the data source settings or reconfigure the extraction.
  
  
  
  Test the Data Load:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test data load to ensure that the error is resolved and that data is being loaded correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for InfoObjects and data modeling to understand the implications of changing data types.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCLP067 error and ensure that your data model is correctly configured.