How To Fix BW_BICS_INA102 - Value '&1' of URL parameter '&2' is invalid.

BW_BICS_INA102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS_INA -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Value '&1' of URL parameter '&2' is invalid.

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BW_BICS_INA102 - Details

• The SAP error message BW_BICS_INA102 indicates that there is an issue with a URL parameter in a BICS (Business Intelligence Consumer Services) connection, specifically in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics solutions. The message typically means that a value provided for a specific parameter is not valid or recognized by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Parameter Value: The value provided for a specific URL parameter is not acceptable. This could be due to a typo, an unsupported value, or a value that does not exist in the context of the query or data source.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the BICS connection settings or the data source.
  Data Source Changes: If the underlying data source has changed (e.g., a change in the structure of the InfoProvider), it may lead to invalid parameter values.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the client application and the BW system, especially if