How To Fix BW_REPORTING_FPM009 - Member presentation could not be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_REPORTING_FPM - Messages for BICS UIBBs

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Member presentation could not be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BW_REPORTING_FPM009 - Member presentation could not be changed ?

  The SAP error message BW_REPORTING_FPM009 ("Member presentation could not be changed") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the presentation of a member in a query or report. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with the underlying data model, authorization problems, or configuration settings.
  Causes:
  
  Data Model Issues: The member you are trying to change may not be correctly defined in the InfoObject or may have inconsistencies in the data model.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the member presentation.
  Query Configuration: The query may be configured in a way that does not allow changes to member presentations.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the BW system, such as inconsistencies in the data or problems with the underlying database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Model:
  
  Verify that the InfoObject associated with the member is correctly defined and activated.
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data model that could affect member presentation.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to modify member presentations.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Query Configuration:
  
  Review the query settings in the Query Designer to ensure that member presentations are allowed to be changed.
  Check if there are any restrictions or settings that prevent changes to member presentations.
  
  
  
  Technical Checks:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the InfoProvider using transaction RSA1 to identify any issues.
  Check for any system logs or error messages that might provide additional context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Query:
  
  If the issue persists, consider recreating the query from scratch to eliminate any configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches and updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench)
  RSRT (Query Monitor)
  RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance)
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on BW reporting and query design.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or SAP Community Network (SCN) for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.