How To Fix B1417 - Required segment & may not be filtered

B1417 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Required segment & may not be filtered

What causes this issue?

It is not allowed to filter required segments.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1417 - Required segment & may not be filtered ?

  The SAP error message B1417 ("Required segment & may not be filtered") typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Information Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when dealing with data extraction, reporting, or data modeling. This error indicates that a required segment in a data structure (like an InfoObject or a data model) is being filtered out, which is not allowed because it is essential for the integrity of the data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Model Configuration: The error often arises when a required segment (like a characteristic or key figure) is inadvertently excluded from a query or data model.
  Query Design: If a query is designed to filter out a mandatory field that is necessary for the execution of the query, this error will be triggered.
  Data Source Issues: Sometimes, the data source may not be properly configured to include all required segments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Query Design: Review the query or data model to ensure that all