How To Fix RS_SMA_DAP142 - Cannot display a histogram for cubes

RS_SMA_DAP142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_SMA_DAP -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Cannot display a histogram for cubes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_SMA_DAP142 - Cannot display a histogram for cubes ?

  The SAP error message RS_SMA_DAP142 indicates that the system is unable to display a histogram for cubes in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when there are issues related to the data or configuration of the InfoCube or the data source.
  Causes:
  
  Data Availability: The histogram cannot be displayed if there is no data available in the InfoCube for the specified time period or selection criteria.
  Data Consistency: If the data in the InfoCube is inconsistent or corrupted, it may prevent the histogram from being generated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or the InfoCube.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the BW system, such as problems with the underlying database or issues with the BW query.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the InfoCube or the related data sources can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
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