How To Fix BW_BICS_INA061 - Empty Layout û add any characteristic to rows or columns

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS_INA -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Empty Layout û add any characteristic to rows or columns

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BW_BICS_INA061 - Empty Layout û add any characteristic to rows or columns ?

  The SAP error message BW_BICS_INA061: Empty Layout - add any characteristic to rows or columns typically occurs in SAP Business Warehouse (BW) when you are trying to execute a query that does not have any characteristics defined in the layout. This means that the query is not set up to display any data because there are no dimensions (characteristics) specified for the rows or columns of the report.
  Cause:
  
  No Characteristics Defined: The most common cause of this error is that the query layout does not include any characteristics in the rows or columns. This can happen if the query was created or modified incorrectly.
  Query Design Issues: If the query was designed without any key figures or characteristics, it will not be able to return any data.
  User Permissions: In some cases, user permissions may restrict access to certain characteristics, leading to an empty layout.
  Data Source Issues: If the underlying data source does not contain any data for the selected characteristics, it may also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Add Characteristics: 
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer.
  Ensure that at least one characteristic is added to either the rows or columns of the query layout.
  Save and execute the query again.
  
  
  
  Check Query Design:
  
  Review the query design to ensure that it includes key figures and relevant characteristics.
  Make sure that the query is set up to pull data from the correct InfoProviders.
  
  
  
  Review User Permissions:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary permissions to access the characteristics and key figures included in the query.
  If permissions are lacking, consult with your SAP BW administrator to adjust the roles accordingly.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Source:
  
  Ensure that the data source (e.g., InfoCube, DataStore Object) has data loaded and is not empty.
  You can check the data in the underlying InfoProvider to confirm that it contains the expected data.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Characteristics:
  
  If you are unsure which characteristics to use, try adding different ones to see if the query returns data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP BW documentation for best practices on query design and layout configuration.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and troubleshooting tips from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BW_BICS_INA061 error and successfully execute your query.