How To Fix R9039 - Processing type is not allowed for the variable type

R9039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R9 - Business Explorer

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Processing type is not allowed for the variable type

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R9039 - Details

• The SAP error message R9039, which states "Processing type is not allowed for the variable type," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when dealing with queries, variables, or data processing types that are not compatible with each other.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incompatible Variable Type: The variable type you are trying to use is not compatible with the processing type you have selected. For example, if you are trying to use a variable that is defined as a selection variable in a context where a different processing type is expected.
  
  
  Incorrect Query Design: The query might be designed in such a way that it expects a certain type of variable processing, but the variable defined does not meet those expectations.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: The data source or InfoProvider being used may not support the processing type you are trying to