How To Fix GBW004 - 'Data Streams from BW' cannot be selected for this entry

GBW004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GBW - SAP Consolidation interface to BW

• Message number: 004

• Message text: 'Data Streams from BW' cannot be selected for this entry

What causes this issue?

In the higher-level subdialog ''Destination'' an entry is selected for
which the reading indicator is not set. You cannot select the subdialog
''Data flows from BW'' for this entry.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Select a different entry from the higher-level subdialog
''Destination'', where the reading indicator is set. Alternatively you
can set the reading indicator for the entry that is currently selected.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GBW004 - Details

• The SAP error message GBW004, which states that "Data Streams from BW cannot be selected for this entry," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the data stream configuration or selection criteria.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Stream Configuration: The data stream may not be properly configured in the BW system, leading to the inability to select it for the entry.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data stream.
  Data Stream Not Active: The data stream might not be active or available for selection in the current context.
  Incompatible Data Model: The data model or structure may not support the selected data stream.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as system inconsistencies or errors in the BW system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Stream Configuration: Verify that the data stream is correctly configured in the BW system. Ensure that all necessary settings are