How To Fix RSFBP040 - Key fields of an attribute or text view should have an association

RSFBP040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSFBP - Open ODS Layer Object

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Key fields of an attribute or text view should have an association

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSFBP040 - Key fields of an attribute or text view should have an association ?

  The SAP error message RSFBP040 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of an attribute or text view in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA. Specifically, it suggests that the key fields of the view should have an association defined, which is necessary for proper data modeling and retrieval.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  Missing Associations: The key fields of the attribute or text view do not have the necessary associations defined with the corresponding master data or other relevant views.
  Incorrect Configuration: The data model may not be correctly set up, leading to a lack of relationships between the key fields and the associated data.
  Inconsistent Data Model: The data model may be inconsistent, where the key fields are not properly linked to the relevant data sources.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSFBP040 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Associations:
  
  Go to the Data Modeler in SAP BW or SAP HANA