How To Fix RSDHA242 - Direct execution is not supported as result data is not persisted

RSDHA242 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Direct execution is not supported as result data is not persisted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA242 - Direct execution is not supported as result data is not persisted ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA242, which states "Direct execution is not supported as result data is not persisted," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to execute a query or a data source that does not have persisted data. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help you resolve the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Persisted Data: The primary reason for this error is that the data you are trying to access is not stored in a persistent format. In SAP BW, data needs to be loaded into InfoProviders (like InfoCubes, DataStore Objects, etc.) before it can be queried directly.
  Query Execution Context: The query you are trying to execute may be set up to run in a mode that requires persisted data, but the underlying data source is not configured to support this.
  Data Load Issues: There may have been issues during