How To Fix RSFBP314 - Field &1: "Direct Usage" not possible

RSFBP314 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSFBP - Open ODS Layer Object

• Message number: 314

• Message text: Field &1: "Direct Usage" not possible

What causes this issue?

Field &V1& is associated with InfoObject &V2&, which is compounded with
&V3&. This does not match the compound information for field &V1&.

System Response

The "direct usage" option requires the InfoObject name of the compound
field to match exactly the InfoObject names that the associated
InfoObject &V2& is compounded with.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSFBP314 - Details

• The SAP error message RSFBP314, which states "Field &1: 'Direct Usage' not possible," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with InfoObjects, especially when trying to use certain fields in a way that is not supported.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Field Type Restrictions: The field you are trying to use may not support direct usage in the context you are attempting. For example, certain fields may be defined as key figures or characteristics that cannot be used directly in calculations or aggregations.
  
  
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not be set up correctly, or the InfoObject may not be properly defined for the intended use.
  
  
  Incompatible Settings: The settings for the InfoObject or the query may not be compatible with the operations you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSFBP314 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field