How To Fix RSDD_LM156 - Parent &1 of navigational attribute &2 in column &3 is not selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD_LM - Messages for Lean Modeler (API and RSLIMO)

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Parent &1 of navigational attribute &2 in column &3 is not selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD_LM156 - Parent &1 of navigational attribute &2 in column &3 is not selected ?

  The SAP error message RSDD_LM156 indicates that there is an issue with the selection of a parent node for a navigational attribute in a query. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with queries in BEx (Business Explorer) or when using navigational attributes in InfoProviders.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Parent &1 of navigational attribute &2 in column &3 is not selected" suggests that:
  
  A navigational attribute (e.g., a characteristic that provides additional context to a key figure) is being used in a query.
  The parent of this navigational attribute is not included in the query selection.
  This can happen if the navigational attribute is dependent on a parent characteristic that is not selected in the query, leading to inconsistencies in the data retrieval.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the BEx Query Designer.
  Verify that the parent characteristic of the navigational