How To Fix BB137 - Field not contained in active version of &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BB - Coding Block

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Field not contained in active version of &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BB137 - Field not contained in active version of & ?

  The SAP error message BB137, which states "Field not contained in active version of &," typically occurs when there is an issue with the data structure or configuration in the SAP system, particularly in the context of Business Information Warehouse (BW) or data modeling.
  Cause:
  
  Field Not Active: The field you are trying to access or use is not part of the active version of the data model or InfoObject. This can happen if the field was removed or not included in the active version.
  Versioning Issues: There may be multiple versions of the data model, and the version you are working with does not include the specified field.
  Transport Issues: If the data model was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport might not have included the latest changes.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source may not be properly configured to include the field in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Version: Verify the active version of the InfoObject or data model to ensure that the field is included. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Activate the Field: If the field is not active, you may need to activate it. This can usually be done in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary changes were included and properly imported.
  Update Data Source: If the field is part of a data source, ensure that the data source is updated and includes the necessary fields.
  Rebuild or Adjust Queries: If you are using queries that reference the field, you may need to adjust or rebuild those queries to align with the current data model.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and data sources.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on managing InfoObjects and data models.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BB137 error and implement a solution to resolve it.