How To Fix BW_BICS_EQ038 - Selection with &1 &2 for characteristic &3 is illegal

BW_BICS_EQ038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS_EQ - Easy Query Messages

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Selection with &1 &2 for characteristic &3 is illegal

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BW_BICS_EQ038 - Details

• The SAP error message BW_BICS_EQ038 typically occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the selection criteria used in a query or report. This error indicates that the selection made for a characteristic is not valid or is not allowed based on the current context or settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Selection: The selection criteria specified for a characteristic (like a filter or a value range) may not be valid. This can happen if:
  
  The characteristic does not support the type of selection being made (e.g., using a range when only single values are allowed).
  The values specified in the selection do not exist in the data source.
  The characteristic is not active or is not available in the context of the query.
  
  
  
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model, such as:
  
  Inconsistent data in the InfoProvider.
  Missing or incorrect master data for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Query Design: The query might be incorrectly