How To Fix RSOS_SEARCH020 - Primary table &1 is not mentioned as left table in join condition &2

RSOS_SEARCH020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOS_SEARCH -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Primary table &1 is not mentioned as left table in join condition &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOS_SEARCH020 - Primary table &1 is not mentioned as left table in join condition &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSOS_SEARCH020 indicates that there is an issue with a join condition in a query or report where the primary table is not correctly specified as the left table in the join condition. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with queries that involve multiple tables.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A join condition is defined between two or more tables, but the primary table (the one that should be the left table in the join) is not specified correctly in the join condition.
  The join condition is not properly structured, leading to ambiguity about which table is the primary one.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Join Condition:
  
  Review the join condition in your query or data model. Ensure that the primary table is explicitly defined as the left table in the join condition.
  
  
  
  Modify the Query:
  
  If you are