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

CMCB_MSG249 - Overview

• 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