How To Fix BW_BICS_EQ037 - Key figures and characteristics like &1 are not supported

BW_BICS_EQ037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS_EQ - Easy Query Messages

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Key figures and characteristics like &1 are not supported

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BW_BICS_EQ037 - Details

• The SAP error message BW_BICS_EQ037 indicates that certain key figures and characteristics are not supported in the context of the query you are trying to execute. This error typically arises in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when using BICS (Business Intelligence Consumer Services) to access data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Key Figures/Characteristics: The key figures or characteristics you are trying to use in your query may not be supported in the current context. This can happen if they are not defined correctly in the InfoProvider or if they are not compatible with the query structure.
  Data Source Limitations: The underlying data source may have limitations regarding the types of key figures or characteristics that can be used.
  Query Design Issues: The query may have been designed in a way that includes unsupported elements, such as calculated key figures or certain types of hierarchies.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the version of SAP BW and the