How To Fix /CPD/CL_MSG052 - Specify a result structure for this link

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/CL_MSG -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Specify a result structure for this link

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG052 - Specify a result structure for this link ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG052 Specify a result structure for this link typically occurs in the context of SAP's Composite Provider or when working with data models in SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA. This error indicates that a result structure has not been defined for a specific link in your data model or query.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Result Structure: The error usually arises when a link (such as a join or union) in your Composite Provider or query does not have an associated result structure defined. This means that the system does not know how to output the data from that link.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the Composite Provider or the underlying data sources that prevents the system from determining the correct result structure.
  Data Source Issues: If the data sources linked in the Composite Provider are not properly defined or are missing key fields, this can lead to