How To Fix SA721 - Make a preselection by data model

SA721 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SA -

• Message number: 721

• Message text: Make a preselection by data model

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SA721 - Details

• The SAP error message SA721, which states "Make a preselection by data model," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when you are trying to execute a query or report that requires a specific data model to be selected before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Data Model Selection: The user has not selected a specific data model or InfoProvider that the query/report needs to run against.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data model or InfoProvider in the BW system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data model or InfoProvider.
  Query Design Issues: The query itself may not be properly designed to reference the required data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SA721 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select the Data Model:
  
  Ensure that you have selected the appropriate data model or