How To Fix APS_CKE_PARSER073 - Enter an alias for the primary data source.

APS_CKE_PARSER073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Enter an alias for the primary data source.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APS_CKE_PARSER073 - Enter an alias for the primary data source. ?

  The SAP error message APS_CKE_PARSER073, which states "Enter an alias for the primary data source," typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP Analytics Cloud when working with data sources in a report or dashboard. This error indicates that the system requires an alias for the primary data source to properly identify and reference it within the context of the report or analysis.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alias: The primary data source in your report or dashboard does not have an alias defined. An alias is necessary for the system to differentiate between multiple data sources or to provide a more user-friendly name for the data source.
  Configuration Issue: There may be a configuration issue in the data source settings that prevents the alias from being recognized or set.
  Data Source Type: Certain types of data sources may require an alias to be explicitly defined for proper functioning.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define an Alias:
  
  Open the report or dashboard