How To Fix /BCV/UIF058 - Field &1 cannot be used as category source

/BCV/UIF058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/UIF -

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Field &1 cannot be used as category source

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/UIF058 - Field &1 cannot be used as category source ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/UIF058 Field &1 cannot be used as category source typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Configuration (BC) or when working with the User Interface Framework (UIF). This error indicates that the specified field (represented by &1) is not valid for use as a category source in the configuration or UI context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Type: The field you are trying to use may not be of a type that is acceptable for category sources. For example, it might be a field that does not support categorization.
  Field Configuration: The field may not be properly configured in the system or may not have the necessary attributes set to be used as a category source.
  Data Model Issues: There could be issues with the underlying data model or the way the field is defined in the database.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to use certain fields