How To Fix RSAN_WB201 - First select the fields for the join condition

RSAN_WB201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAN_WB - Messages for Analysis Designer

• Message number: 201

• Message text: First select the fields for the join condition

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RSAN_WB201 - Details

• The SAP error message RSAN_WB201 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to create or modify a query or a data model, and it indicates that you need to select fields for the join condition before proceeding. This error is related to the configuration of data sources and the relationships between them.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to create a join between two or more data sources (e.g., InfoProviders, DSO, or InfoCubes) without specifying the necessary fields that define how these data sources are related.
  The join condition is incomplete or not properly defined, which is essential for the system to understand how to combine the data from the different sources.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAN_WB201 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Open the Query Designer: Navigate to the Query Designer where you are working on your query or data model.
  
  
  Select the Data Sources: Ensure that you have selected