How To Fix /CPD/CL_MSG087 - Select a valid attribute

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/CL_MSG -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Select a valid attribute

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG087 - Select a valid attribute ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG087: Select a valid attribute typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that involve data selection or filtering, particularly in the context of SAP Customer Data Cloud or similar modules. This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid attribute to be selected, but the attribute provided is either invalid, not available, or not applicable in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Attribute: The attribute you are trying to select does not exist in the system or is not defined correctly.
  Contextual Relevance: The attribute may not be relevant for the specific operation or context you are working in.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data model or the attributes defined in the system.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or select the specified attribute.
  Data Model Changes: Recent changes to the data model or attributes may have rendered the