How To Fix /BOFU/COMMON015 - Field &1 is not a simple type

/BOFU/COMMON015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/COMMON -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Field &1 is not a simple type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/COMMON015 - Field &1 is not a simple type ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/COMMON015 Field &1 is not a simple type typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Objects or when working with certain data models in SAP systems. This error indicates that the field specified (represented by &1) is not recognized as a simple data type, which can lead to issues when trying to process or manipulate that field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Complex Data Type: The field in question may be defined as a complex data type (like a structure or a table) rather than a simple data type (like a string, integer, or date).
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with how the field is mapped in the data model or in the report/query.
  Data Source Issues: The data source being used may not support the field as a simple type, or there may be inconsistencies in the data source definition.
  Version Compatibility: There could be compatibility issues between different versions of