How To Fix RSBPCA_EXCEPTION120 - Get member detail with member external ID is not supported for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCA_EXCEPTION -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Get member detail with member external ID is not supported for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION120 - Get member detail with member external ID is not supported for &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION120 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there is an issue related to retrieving member details using an external ID. This error indicates that the system is unable to fetch the details for a specific member because the operation is not supported for the given member or context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Member Type: The member you are trying to access may not support retrieval using an external ID. This can happen if the member is not defined correctly or if it belongs to a hierarchy that does not allow such operations.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the data model, such as missing or incorrectly defined attributes for the member.
  Configuration Problems: The configuration of the InfoObject or the InfoProvider may not be set up to allow external ID lookups.
  Version Compatibility: If you are using a version of SAP