How To Fix /PF1/BUSINESS_VIEW008 - No active info strc. found for field catg. &1, dynamic sel. not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/BUSINESS_VIEW -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No active info strc. found for field catg. &1, dynamic sel. not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/BUSINESS_VIEW008 - No active info strc. found for field catg. &1, dynamic sel. not possible ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/BUSINESS_VIEW008 No active info strc. found for field catg. &1, dynamic sel. not possible typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when there is an issue with the data model or the way the data is being accessed. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Info Structure: The error indicates that there is no active information structure (InfoObject) found for the specified field category. This could mean that the InfoObject has not been activated or is not available in the current context.
  
  
  Field Category Issue: The field category referenced in the error message (represented by &1) may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the data model.
  
  
  Data Source Configuration: The data source from which the report or query is trying to pull data may not be properly configured or may not have the necessary fields available.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain InfoObjects or data sources.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly in the target system.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Activation: Go to the InfoObjects in the SAP BW system and ensure that the InfoObject corresponding to the field category is activated. You can do this in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  
  
  Verify Field Category: Check the field category mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it is correctly defined and exists in the data model.
  
  
  Review Data Source: Ensure that the data source being used in the report or query is correctly configured and that it includes the necessary fields.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoObjects and data sources involved. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Transport and Activation: If the InfoObject was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You can also check for any transport errors.
  
  
  Check Query Design: If this error occurs in a query, review the query design in the Query Designer to ensure that all fields and InfoObjects are correctly referenced.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to InfoObjects, data sources, and query design for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.