How To Fix BW_BICS_EQ126 - &1: Characteristics in the columns cannot be used for an OData query

BW_BICS_EQ126 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS_EQ - Easy Query Messages

• Message number: 126

• Message text: &1: Characteristics in the columns cannot be used for an OData query

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BW_BICS_EQ126 - Details

• The SAP error message BW_BICS_EQ126 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to execute an OData query that includes characteristics in the columns that are not compatible with the OData service. This error indicates that the characteristics you are trying to use in your query are not allowed or cannot be processed in the way you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Characteristics: The characteristics included in the query may not be supported for OData queries. This can happen if the characteristics are not defined correctly in the InfoProvider or if they are not suitable for the OData service.
  Aggregation Issues: If the characteristics are aggregated in a way that is not compatible with the OData service, this error may occur.
  Model Configuration: The OData model may not be configured to expose certain characteristics, leading to this error when they are included in the query.
  Data Source Limitations: The underlying data source