How To Fix RSWADMDERR1398 - Mandatory list Parameter without children

RSWADMDERR1398 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 398

• Message text: Mandatory list Parameter without children

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RSWADMDERR1398 - Details

• The SAP error message RSWADMDERR1398 indicates that a mandatory list parameter is missing children or sub-parameters that are required for the execution of a report or a function module. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when dealing with data extraction and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Levels: The parameter that is expected to have child nodes or values does not have any associated data. This can happen if the hierarchy is not properly defined or if the data is missing in the underlying data source.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the report or the data extraction process may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of required parameters.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data itself, such as missing entries in the database or incorrect data loading processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration: Verify that the hierarchy for the parameter in question is correctly defined and that