How To Fix BW_BICS_EQ149 - Filter for &1 is semantically invalid

BW_BICS_EQ149 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS_EQ - Easy Query Messages

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Filter for &1 is semantically invalid

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BW_BICS_EQ149 - Details

• The SAP error message BW_BICS_EQ149: Filter for &1 is semantically invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the filter criteria applied to a query or data extraction process. This error indicates that the filter being used does not conform to the expected semantic rules or constraints of the data model.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Filter Values: The filter may contain values that are not valid for the characteristic or key figure being filtered.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model (e.g., changes in InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or queries) may lead to filters that are no longer applicable.
  Incompatible Data Types: The filter may be trying to compare incompatible data types (e.g., trying to filter a numeric field with a string).
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data, leading to invalid filter conditions.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be incorrectly