How To Fix RSBPCA_EXCEPTION208 - For InfoObject &1, no fixed value is defined for compounding parent &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCA_EXCEPTION -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: For InfoObject &1, no fixed value is defined for compounding parent &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION208 - For InfoObject &1, no fixed value is defined for compounding parent &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION208 indicates that there is an issue with the compounding of characteristics in a query or report. Specifically, it means that for the specified InfoObject (characteristic), there is no fixed value defined for its compounding parent. This typically occurs in the context of BW (Business Warehouse) queries or when working with InfoObjects that have a parent-child relationship.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fixed Value: The compounding parent characteristic does not have a fixed value assigned in the context of the query or report. This can happen if the parent characteristic is not properly set up or if the data model is incomplete.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be designed in such a way that it expects a fixed value for the parent characteristic, but none is provided.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model, such as missing or incorrect relationships between characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Query Design:
  
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