How To Fix RSDHA457 - Source field '&1' missing

RSDHA457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Source field '&1' missing

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RSDHA457 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDHA457, which states "Source field '&1' missing," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the data source or the InfoObject configuration. This error indicates that a required field in the data source is not available or cannot be found.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field in Data Source: The field specified in the error message is not present in the underlying data source (e.g., a database table or a view).
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the data source and the InfoObject may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Changes in Data Source: If the structure of the data source has changed (e.g., fields were added or removed), it may lead to this error.
  Data Source Activation: The data source may not be activated properly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Field Name Changes: If the field name has been changed in the source system but not updated in the BW system,