How To Fix AXT_MODEL197 - Select a navigation link field for the header table

AXT_MODEL197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AXT_MODEL -

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Select a navigation link field for the header table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AXT_MODEL197 - Select a navigation link field for the header table ?

  The SAP error message AXT_MODEL197, which states "Select a navigation link field for the header table," typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that involve data modeling, particularly when working with analytical applications or Fiori apps. This error indicates that the system expects a navigation link field to be defined for the header table, but it has not been specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Navigation Link Field: The header table in your data model does not have a defined navigation link field. This field is necessary for the system to understand how to navigate from the header to the detail records.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the data model may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the absence of a required navigation link.
  Data Model Design Issues: There may be issues in the design of the data model, such as missing relationships or incorrect table joins.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Navigation Link Field:
  
  Go to the data model configuration in