How To Fix RSOBI_MF231 - Specified object &1 is a navigation attribute

RSOBI_MF231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOBI_MF - Messages for SOBI Model Factory

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Specified object &1 is a navigation attribute

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOBI_MF231 - Specified object &1 is a navigation attribute ?

  The SAP error message RSOBI_MF231 indicates that the specified object is a navigation attribute, which means that it cannot be used in the context where it is being referenced. This typically occurs in the context of reporting or data modeling in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  
  Navigation Attribute Usage: The object you are trying to use (e.g., a characteristic or key figure) is defined as a navigation attribute in the InfoObject. Navigation attributes are used to provide additional context to a characteristic but are not standalone attributes that can be used in certain contexts, such as in queries or calculations.
  Incorrect Query Design: The error may arise when designing queries in BEx Query Designer or similar tools, where navigation attributes are mistakenly used in a way that is not supported.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Object: Check the definition of the object in the InfoObject maintenance. Ensure that you understand its role as a