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.

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  • 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.


A5211 - Details

  • 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

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