How To Fix SBF_BW032 - Navigation is not planned


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SBF_BW - Messages from the BAPI Development Workbench

  • Message number: 032

  • Message text: Navigation is not planned

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  • What causes this issue?

    By double-clicking on a field in the BAPI Explorer you usually get
    further information about the selected development object. For the
    current field however, no direct navigation is intended.

    How can this happen?

    If you have selected the detail view of a method in the BAPI Explorer,
    by double clicking on the name of the function module you can display
    it in the Function Builder.

    How to fix this error?

    For more information about this field choose "F1".

    Procedure for System Administrators

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBF_BW032 - Navigation is not planned ?

    The SAP error message SBF_BW032: Navigation is not planned typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when a user attempts to navigate to a report or a data source that has not been configured for navigation. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when using BEx queries, Web Intelligence reports, or other analytical tools.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Navigation Settings: The navigation settings for the specific query or report have not been defined. This means that the system does not know how to handle the navigation request.
    2. Incorrect Query Design: The query might not have been designed to support navigation, or the navigation paths have not been properly set up.
    3. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the navigation features.
    4. Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the BW system or the specific report/query.

    Solution:

    1. Check Query Design:

      • Open the BEx Query Designer and check the properties of the query. Ensure that navigation is enabled and that the necessary characteristics and key figures are included.
      • Verify that the navigation paths are correctly defined.
    2. Review Navigation Settings:

      • Ensure that the navigation settings are properly configured in the BEx Query Designer. This includes checking the "Navigation" tab and ensuring that the relevant options are selected.
    3. Authorization Check:

      • Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform navigation. This can be done by checking the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system.
    4. Consult Documentation:

      • Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring navigation in BW queries or reports.
    5. Technical Support:

      • If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team for further assistance. They may need to check for any system errors or configuration issues.

    Related Information:

    • SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
    • SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
    • Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on BEx Query Designer and navigation settings to better understand how to configure these features.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.

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