How To Fix RSWADMDERR1171 - Command &2 of type &3 cannot be parent node of parameter &1

RSWADMDERR1171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Command &2 of type &3 cannot be parent node of parameter &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADMDERR1171 - Command &2 of type &3 cannot be parent node of parameter &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSWADMDERR1171 indicates that there is an issue with the structure of a parameter in a data model or a similar configuration. Specifically, it states that a command of a certain type cannot be the parent node of a specified parameter. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics Cloud when dealing with data models, queries, or data flows.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy: The command or node you are trying to set as a parent does not have the appropriate relationship with the parameter you are trying to associate it with. For example, a command that is not designed to be a parent node cannot be assigned as such.
  Data Model Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model where the relationships between nodes and parameters are not correctly defined.
  Type Mismatch: The type