How To Fix /BCV/QRM415 - Query &1: Secondary field &3 in join crit. &2 is not of type 'Output'

/BCV/QRM415 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/QRM -

• Message number: 415

• Message text: Query &1: Secondary field &3 in join crit. &2 is not of type 'Output'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/QRM415 - Query &1: Secondary field &3 in join crit. &2 is not of type 'Output' ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/QRM415 indicates an issue related to the query definition in the SAP system, specifically when dealing with joins in a query. The error message states that a secondary field in the join criteria is not of type 'Output'. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Type Mismatch: The error typically arises when a field that is being used in the join criteria is not defined as an 'Output' field in the query definition. In SAP queries, fields used in joins must be output fields to ensure that they can be displayed in the results.
  Incorrect Query Configuration: The query may have been configured incorrectly, where a field that should be an output field is mistakenly set as an input or hidden field.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source (like a table or view) may not have the correct field types defined, leading to