How To Fix RSQBW474 - Use First Day As Key Date

RSQBW474 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSQBW -

• Message number: 474

• Message text: Use First Day As Key Date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSQBW474 - Use First Day As Key Date ?

  The SAP error message RSQBW474, which states "Use First Day As Key Date," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to execute a query or a data extraction process that requires a specific key date for the data selection. This error indicates that the system expects the key date to be set to the first day of the month or the first day of the relevant time period.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Key Date: The key date you are using in your query or data extraction is not set to the first day of the month or the relevant time period.
  Query Design: The query may have been designed to require the first day of the month as a key date for proper data retrieval.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source or InfoProvider may have restrictions or settings that