How To Fix RSWADMDERR1256 - Cannot find item &1 referenced in container item &2 in web template.

RSWADMDERR1256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Cannot find item &1 referenced in container item &2 in web template.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADMDERR1256 - Cannot find item &1 referenced in container item &2 in web template. ?

  The SAP error message RSWADMDERR1256 indicates that there is an issue with a web template in SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find an item (like a variable, characteristic, or key figure) that is referenced in a container item (like a query or report) within the web template.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Deleted Item: The item referenced in the web template may have been deleted or is not available in the current context.
  Incorrect Configuration: The web template may be incorrectly configured, pointing to an item that does not exist in the data model.
  Transport Issues: If the web template was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused some items to be missing.
  Version Mismatch: The web template may be referencing an older version of a query or data source that has since been updated or changed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item