How To Fix RSFBP048 - Navigation attribute &1 does not exist or is not supported

RSFBP048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSFBP - Open ODS Layer Object

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Navigation attribute &1 does not exist or is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSFBP048 - Navigation attribute &1 does not exist or is not supported ?

  The SAP error message RSFBP048, which states "Navigation attribute &1 does not exist or is not supported," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with queries, InfoObjects, or navigation attributes in a BEx (Business Explorer) query.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Navigation Attribute: The navigation attribute specified in the error message does not exist in the InfoObject definition. This could be due to a typo or because the attribute has not been defined in the InfoObject.
  
  
  Unsupported Navigation Attribute: The navigation attribute may exist but is not supported in the context of the query or the specific data model being used. This can happen if the attribute is not marked as a navigation attribute or if it is not available for the specific InfoProvider.
  
  
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects or InfoProviders, can lead to this error if the query is not