How To Fix UGX4013 - Tuple element &1: Addition of different data types is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGX4 - Message Class for Instance Creation

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Tuple element &1: Addition of different data types is not possible

What causes this issue?

Due to the data type of the tuple element &V1& in the tuple &V2&,
selection conditions that refer to key figure values are assigned. If
the selection conditions refer to different values, they must be of the
same data type so that the numeric values can be totaled.

System Response

<ZH>No</> values were written to the instance document for the affected
context (time context and dimension values) for the tuple element &V1&
in the tuple &V2&.

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

In the report category settings, adjust the assigned selection
conditions.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGX4013 - Tuple element &1: Addition of different data types is not possible ?

  The SAP error message UGX4013 indicates that there is an issue with the addition of different data types in a tuple element. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when you are trying to perform calculations or aggregations that involve incompatible data types.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to add or perform arithmetic operations on fields or variables that are of different data types. For example, trying to add a numeric field to a string field or a date field can trigger this error. The system does not know how to handle the operation because the data types are incompatible.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types of the fields or variables involved in the calculation. Ensure that they are compatible for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Type Conversion: If you need to perform operations on different data types, consider converting them to a common type. For example:
  
  Convert strings to numbers if they represent numeric values.
  Convert numbers to strings if you need to concatenate them with other strings.
  Use appropriate functions for type conversion, such as CAST or CONVERT in SQL.
  
  
  
  Modify the Calculation Logic: If the addition of different data types is not necessary, you may need to adjust your calculation logic to avoid mixing incompatible types.
  
  
  Check Query or Calculation View: If this error occurs in a query or calculation view, review the definitions and ensure that the fields being used in calculations are of the same data type.
  
  
  Debugging: If you are unsure where the error is occurring, use debugging tools available in SAP to trace the execution and identify the specific point of failure.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on data types and type conversion functions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  Data Modeling Best Practices: Familiarize yourself with best practices in data modeling within SAP BW or HANA to avoid such issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UGX4013 error and implement a suitable solution.