How To Fix /BOFU/PBI_DT010 - Component Name &1 in Field Definition is not valid

/BOFU/PBI_DT010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/PBI_DT -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Component Name &1 in Field Definition is not valid

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/BOFU/PBI_DT010 - Details

• The SAP error message /BOFU/PBI_DT010 Component Name &1 in Field Definition is not valid typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Objects or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the field definitions in a data model or data source. This error indicates that the component name specified in the field definition is not recognized or is invalid.
  Causes:
  
  Typographical Errors: The component name may have been misspelled or incorrectly entered.
  Non-Existent Component: The component name specified does not exist in the data model or the underlying data source.
  Changes in Data Model: If the data model has been modified (e.g., components renamed or deleted), the field definition may reference outdated or invalid component names.
  Transport Issues: If the data model was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing components in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the component may also lead