How To Fix A5211 - Dependent characteristic in detail display, non-dependent char. is not.

A5211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: A5 - Summarization in Investment Management

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Dependent characteristic in detail display, non-dependent char. is not.

What causes this issue?

You chose detail display for the dependent characteristic
"&V1&"
However, you did not choose detail display for the non-dependent
characteristic
"&V2&"
This is not allowed. In Investment Management summarization, you can
only specify the dependent characteristic together with the
non-dependent characteristic it is related to.

System Response

The settings are not saved in this form.

How to fix this error?

Either choose detail display for the non-dependent characteristic also,
or delete the "detail display" indicator for the dependent
characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message A5211 - Dependent characteristic in detail display, non-dependent char. is not. ?

  The SAP error message A5211 typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting and analysis tools, particularly when dealing with characteristics in a data model, such as in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA. This error indicates that there is a problem with the way dependent and non-dependent characteristics are being handled in a query or report.
  Cause of Error A5211
  
  
  Dependent vs. Non-Dependent Characteristics: In SAP, characteristics can be classified as dependent or non-dependent. A dependent characteristic is one that relies on another characteristic for its values. If a non-dependent characteristic is not available or not properly linked to the dependent characteristic, this error can occur.
  
  
  Query Design Issues: The error may arise from the design of the query or report. If the query is trying to display a dependent characteristic without the necessary non-dependent characteristic being included, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Data Model Configuration: There may be issues in