How To Fix APS_CKE_PARSER023 - Exactly one primary data source is expected.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APS_CKE_PARSER - CDS Key user tool - AST handler messages

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Exactly one primary data source is expected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APS_CKE_PARSER023 - Exactly one primary data source is expected. ?

  The SAP error message APS_CKE_PARSER023, which states "Exactly one primary data source is expected," typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP Analytics Cloud when there is an issue with the data source configuration in a report or a data model. This error indicates that the system expects a single primary data source to be defined, but it has detected either none or multiple primary data sources.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Primary Data Sources: The report or data model has been configured with more than one primary data source, which is not allowed.
  Missing Primary Data Source: The report or data model does not have any primary data source defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with how the data sources are linked or defined, leading to confusion in the system about which one should be the primary source.
  Data Source Type: The type of data sources being used may not be compatible with each other, leading to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Open the report or data model in the designer or editor.
  Review the data sources that have been added.
  Ensure that only one data source is marked as the primary data source.
  
  
  
  Set a Primary Data Source:
  
  If no primary data source is set, select one of the data sources and designate it as the primary data source.
  This is usually done in the properties or settings of the data source.
  
  
  
  Remove Extra Data Sources:
  
  If there are multiple data sources marked as primary, remove the extra ones or change their configuration to ensure only one is primary.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Source Types:
  
  Ensure that the data sources being used are compatible and can be combined if necessary.
  If using a combination of different types of data sources, consider restructuring the data model.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Data Model:
  
  If the issue persists, consider recreating the data model or report from scratch, ensuring that the primary data source is correctly defined from the beginning.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BusinessObjects or SAP Analytics Cloud for detailed guidelines on data source configuration.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Support: If the problem cannot be resolved, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with details about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APS_CKE_PARSER023 error and ensure that your report or data model is correctly configured with a single primary data source.