How To Fix RSRTS_CDS014 - Identifier &1 (on position &2 of select list) is not a key figure

RSRTS_CDS014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRTS_CDS - Messages Transient CDS Queries

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Identifier &1 (on position &2 of select list) is not a key figure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRTS_CDS014 - Identifier &1 (on position &2 of select list) is not a key figure ?

  The SAP error message RSRTS_CDS014 indicates that there is an issue with a key figure in a query that is being executed in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment. Specifically, the error message states that the identifier specified (represented by &1) at the given position (&2) in the select list is not recognized as a key figure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Identifier: The identifier specified in the query is not defined as a key figure in the underlying data model (e.g., InfoProvider, CompositeProvider, or CDS view).
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as the removal or renaming of key figures, the query may still reference the old identifiers.
  Query Design Issues: The query may have been designed incorrectly, where a non-key figure is mistakenly included in the key figure selection.
  Data Source Issues: The data source used in the query may not be properly configured or may not contain