How To Fix RSWADMDERR1169 - Item &1 not recognized; check spelling or metadata in system

RSWADMDERR1169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADMDERR1 - Web Application Designer 4.0 Error Messages

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Item &1 not recognized; check spelling or metadata in system

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RSWADMDERR1169 - Details

• The SAP error message RSWADMDERR1169 indicates that the system is unable to recognize a specific item (denoted as &1) in the context of a data processing or reporting task. This error typically arises in scenarios involving data extraction, reporting, or when working with metadata in SAP systems, particularly in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Spelling Mistakes: The item name may have been misspelled or incorrectly entered.
  Metadata Issues: The item may not exist in the metadata repository, or it may have been deleted or renamed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the item.
  Data Source Changes: Changes in the underlying data source or structure may lead to items being unrecognized.
  Transport Issues: If the item was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may be missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Spelling: Verify the spelling of the item name in the report or