How To Fix RSFBP316 - Field &1: Navigation attribute &2 assigned to field &3 not found

RSFBP316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSFBP - Open ODS Layer Object

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Field &1: Navigation attribute &2 assigned to field &3 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSFBP316 - Field &1: Navigation attribute &2 assigned to field &3 not found ?

  The SAP error message RSFBP316 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there is an issue with the navigation attributes in a query or InfoProvider. This error indicates that a navigation attribute that is expected to be associated with a certain field is not found in the data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Navigation Attribute: The navigation attribute specified in the error message is not defined in the InfoObject or is not properly assigned to the characteristic.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects or InfoProviders, may have led to the navigation attribute being removed or renamed.
  Transport Issues: If the data model was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the navigation attribute to be lost or not activated.
  Query Definition Issues: The query definition may reference a navigation attribute that is not available