How To Fix /PM0/AB_AT129 - Import field &1 was not found in any possible data source variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/AB_AT -

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Import field &1 was not found in any possible data source variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/AB_AT129 - Import field &1 was not found in any possible data source variant ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/AB_AT129 Import field &1 was not found in any possible data source variant typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics, particularly when dealing with data extraction or reporting. This error indicates that a specific field (denoted by &1) is not recognized in the data source variant being used.
  Cause:
  
  
  Field Not Available: The field specified in the error message does not exist in the data source variant you are trying to use. This could be due to:
  
  The field being removed or renamed in the underlying data source.
  The data source variant not being updated to include the new field.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Data Source: The data source you are trying to access may not be the correct one for the report or query you are running.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields in the data source.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the data source or the extraction process that prevent the field from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Source Variant:
  
  Verify that the field exists in the data source variant you are using. You can do this by checking the data source definition in the SAP BW system.
  If the field has been added recently, ensure that the data source variant has been updated to include it.
  
  
  
  Update Data Source:
  
  If the field is missing, you may need to update the data source or create a new variant that includes the required field.
  
  
  
  Review Query/Report:
  
  Check the query or report configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly to use the appropriate data source and fields.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the data source and the specific fields.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team to investigate any underlying technical issues with the data source or extraction process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check data sources and variants.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for specific details on data sources and variants in BW.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.