How To Fix BW_BICS_INA063 - Dimension &1 needs at least one attribute with presentation <> &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS_INA -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Dimension &1 needs at least one attribute with presentation <> &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BW_BICS_INA063 - Dimension &1 needs at least one attribute with presentation <> &2 ?

  The SAP error message BW_BICS_INA063 indicates that a specific dimension in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) model requires at least one attribute to have a presentation type that is different from the specified type. This error typically arises when working with SAP BW queries or when using the BICS (Business Intelligence Consumer Services) interface.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A dimension in your BW model is defined without any attributes that meet the required presentation type.
  The presentation type of the attributes does not match the expected type for the dimension.
  The query or report you are trying to execute requires a certain attribute presentation for proper functioning.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dimension Attributes:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoObject that corresponds to the dimension in question.
  Check the attributes of the dimension and their presentation types.
  
  
  
  Modify Attributes:
  
  If there are no attributes with the required presentation type, you may need to create or modify an existing attribute.
  Ensure that at least one attribute has a presentation type that is different from the one specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Update Query:
  
  If the query is expecting a specific attribute, ensure that the query is correctly configured to use the appropriate attributes from the dimension.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject:
  
  After making changes to the attributes, you may need to re-activate the InfoObject and the associated InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the query again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Presentation Types: In SAP BW, attributes can have different presentation types (e.g., key, text, etc.). Understanding these types is crucial for configuring dimensions correctly.
  BICS Interface: The BICS interface is used for connecting SAP BW with front-end tools like SAP Analysis for Office, SAP Lumira, etc. Ensure that the front-end tool is compatible with the BW model.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects, dimensions, and attributes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.