How To Fix UPP_LB058 - Data column &1 will be converted into a comparison column

UPP_LB058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_LB - Layout Builder: Messages

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Data column &1 will be converted into a comparison column

What causes this issue?

You have created an attribute column, which is not comparison column,
or you have carried out one of the following activities for a
characteristic, for which a variable is planned in the level:
You have entered a fixed characteristic value.
You have entered a variable with a negative offset.

System Response

Data column &V1& was converted into a comparison column.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UPP_LB058 - Details

• The SAP error message UPP_LB058 indicates that a data column in a query or report is being converted into a comparison column. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP HANA when dealing with queries, data modeling, or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error message UPP_LB058 usually arises due to the following reasons:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the column being used in a comparison operation does not match the expected type. For example, if a numeric column is being compared to a string, SAP may attempt to convert the column to a comparison column to facilitate the operation.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: If the data in the column is inconsistent or contains unexpected values, it may trigger this conversion.
  
  
  Query Design Issues: The way the query is designed may lead to the need for conversion. This can happen if the query is trying to perform operations that require a specific data