How To Fix BW_BICS_EQ129 - Query &1: Drilldown limitation violated

BW_BICS_EQ129 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS_EQ - Easy Query Messages

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Query &1: Drilldown limitation violated

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BW_BICS_EQ129 - Details

• The SAP BW error message BW_BICS_EQ129 indicates that a drilldown limitation has been violated in a query. This typically occurs when a user attempts to drill down into a query result that exceeds the defined limits set in the query properties or the underlying data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Drilldown Limitations: The query may have restrictions on the number of dimensions or characteristics that can be drilled down simultaneously. This is often set to optimize performance and manage resource usage.
  Query Design: The query might be designed in such a way that it does not allow certain combinations of characteristics to be displayed together.
  Data Model Constraints: The underlying data model may have constraints that prevent certain drilldown operations from being executed.
  Performance Settings: The system may have performance settings that limit the complexity of queries to ensure efficient processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Query Properties: Check the properties of the query in the Query Designer. Look for any settings related