How To Fix CMCB_MSG249 - Liquidity item value display must be set as 'Text and Key' in Query

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMCB_MSG - Cash Budgeting Message Class

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Liquidity item value display must be set as 'Text and Key' in Query

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMCB_MSG249 - Liquidity item value display must be set as 'Text and Key' in Query ?

  The SAP error message CMCB_MSG249 indicates that there is an issue with the display settings for liquidity items in a query. Specifically, it states that the liquidity item value display must be set to "Text and Key." This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics solutions where queries are being created or modified.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the display settings for a liquidity item in a query are not configured correctly. The system requires that the liquidity item be displayed using both the text (description) and the key (identifier) to ensure clarity and proper identification of the items in reports or analyses.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the display settings for the liquidity item in the query. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Open the Query Designer: Access the Query Designer tool in your SAP BW or Analytics environment.
  
  
  Locate the Query: Find the query that is generating the error.
  
  
  Edit the Query: Open the query for editing.
  
  
  Select the Liquidity Item: In the query structure, locate the liquidity item that is causing the issue.
  
  
  Change Display Settings:
  
  Right-click on the liquidity item.
  Select "Properties" or "Display" settings.
  Change the display option to "Text and Key." This setting ensures that both the descriptive text and the key value are displayed in the query results.
  
  
  
  Save the Query: After making the changes, save the query.
  
  
  Test the Query: Run the query again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on query design and display settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or updates related to this error message.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit queries in your SAP environment.
  Training: If you are unfamiliar with the Query Designer or the specific settings, consider seeking training or guidance from a colleague or SAP expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMCB_MSG249 error and successfully display liquidity items in your query.