How To Fix RSQBW482 - Not all tables are allowed to be selected as an outer join

RSQBW482 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSQBW -

• Message number: 482

• Message text: Not all tables are allowed to be selected as an outer join

What causes this issue?

All available objects are marked with the indicator 'left outer join'.
This means that a correct join to the relevant database table cannot be
constructed.
At least one object in the InfoSet must have the indicator 'inner
Join'.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSQBW482 - Not all tables are allowed to be selected as an outer join ?

  The SAP error message RSQBW482 indicates that there is an issue with the selection of tables in a query where an outer join is being attempted. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to create or modify a query that involves outer joins between InfoProviders (like InfoCubes or DataStore Objects).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because not all tables involved in the outer join are compatible with this type of join operation. In SAP BW, certain tables or InfoProviders may not support outer joins due to their structure or the way data is stored. This can happen if:
  
  One of the tables is not designed to be used in an outer join.
  The join conditions are not properly defined.
  The InfoProviders involved have incompatible characteristics or key figures.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSQBW482 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Compatibility: Ensure that all tables or InfoProviders you are