How To Fix LCM_LCA088 - Variable &1 has been used in the 'Variable Source Field Alias'

LCM_LCA088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_LCA - Messages for LCA Integration

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Variable &1 has been used in the 'Variable Source Field Alias'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_LCA088 - Variable &1 has been used in the 'Variable Source Field Alias' ?

  The SAP error message LCM_LCA088 indicates that there is an issue with a variable that has been defined in the context of a variable source field alias. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when working with variables in queries or reports.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the variable specified (denoted as &1 in the message) is being used incorrectly in the context of a variable source field alias. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Variable Definition: The variable may not be defined correctly or may not be compatible with the context in which it is being used.
  Alias Misconfiguration: The alias for the variable source field may not be set up properly, leading to conflicts or misinterpretations of the variable.
  Variable Scope Issues: The variable might be defined in a scope that does not match the context of its usage, such