How To Fix RSDAS_PERSIST040 - Parameter error: &1 is mandatory

RSDAS_PERSIST040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDAS_PERSIST - Persistence Layer for ER Data Access Services

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Parameter error: &1 is mandatory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDAS_PERSIST040 - Parameter error: &1 is mandatory ?

  The SAP error message RSDAS_PERSIST040 with the description "Parameter error: &1 is mandatory" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is a missing mandatory parameter in a data extraction or data loading process. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when working with InfoObjects, DataSources, or during the execution of data transfer processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that a required parameter (denoted by &1) has not been provided or is missing in the configuration. This could happen due to:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: A required field in the DataSource or InfoObject is not filled out.
  Missing Selection Criteria: When executing a query or data load, certain selection criteria that are mandatory have not been specified.
  Incorrect DataSource Settings: The DataSource may not be properly configured to include all necessary parameters.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, some mandatory settings might not have been included.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error,