How To Fix M5001 - Standard drill-down not possible

M5001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Standard drill-down not possible

What causes this issue?

The characteristic in the current drill-down is not defined in the
standard drill-down.

System Response

The standard drill-down is not possible.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5001 - Standard drill-down not possible ?

  The SAP error message M5001, which states "Standard drill-down not possible," typically occurs in the context of reporting or analysis within SAP systems, particularly when using tools like SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP ECC (Enterprise Central Component). This error indicates that the system is unable to perform a drill-down operation on a report or query due to certain constraints or issues.
  Causes of M5001 Error
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or perform the drill-down operation.
  
  
  Data Model Issues: The underlying data model may not support the drill-down functionality. This could be due to missing characteristics or key figures in the InfoProvider.
  
  
  Query Design Problems: The query might be incorrectly designed, lacking the necessary dimensions or filters that allow for drill-down.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the SAP system, such as inconsistencies in the data or problems with the underlying database.
  
  
  Data Availability: The