How To Fix DBMAN217 - Select at least one InfoObject for output

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Select at least one InfoObject for output

What causes this issue?

You must select at least one InfoObject (characteristic or key figure)
for output.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

In the window 'Field selection for output' select at least one
characteristic or key figure. You get to this window from the selection
screen of the InfoCube display by choosing the pushbutton 'Field
selection for output'.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN217 - Select at least one InfoObject for output ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN217: Select at least one InfoObject for output typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to execute a query or report without selecting any InfoObjects for output. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are working with queries in the BEx Query Designer or when running reports in the SAP BW system.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user has not selected any InfoObjects (such as characteristics or key figures) to be displayed in the output of the query or report. InfoObjects are essential components in SAP BW that represent the data model, and at least one must be selected to generate meaningful output.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DBMAN217 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Open the Query Designer: If you are using BEx Query Designer, open the query that is causing the error.
  
  
  Select InfoObjects:
  
  In the "Rows" and "Columns"