How To Fix FPS_CUSTDDIC_MSGS020 - Failed to get Columns List

FPS_CUSTDDIC_MSGS020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPS_CUSTDDIC_MSGS - FP: Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Failed to get Columns List

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FPS_CUSTDDIC_MSGS020 - Details

• The SAP error message FPS_CUSTDDIC_MSGS020: Failed to get Columns List typically occurs in the context of data extraction or data modeling, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the list of columns for a particular data source or table, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source or the underlying database tables.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the connection to the database, such as network problems or incorrect connection parameters.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source may not be properly configured or may have been deleted or modified.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the SAP system, such as inconsistencies in the data dictionary or problems with the underlying database.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was recently transported from another system,