How To Fix BWSD053 - The data in the element object is initial

BWSD053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BWSD - Messages for Scenario Transfer

• Message number: 053

• Message text: The data in the element object is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BWSD053 - The data in the element object is initial ?

  The SAP error message BWSD053 ("The data in the element object is initial") typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when there is an issue with the data being processed or retrieved. This error indicates that the system expected data in a certain field or element, but it found that the data was empty or uninitialized.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the data source does not contain any data for the requested query or report.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be incorrectly designed, leading to no data being fetched.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues with data transfer processes (ETL) that prevent data from being loaded into the BW system.
  Filters or Variables: Filters or variables applied in the query may be too restrictive, resulting in no data being returned.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source may not be properly configured or may not