How To Fix SIW043 - Field &1 is referenced but is not an attribute

SIW043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIW - Service Implementation Workbench

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Field &1 is referenced but is not an attribute

What causes this issue?

The mapping check was not successful. This is due to an inconsistency in
the mapping information. The indicated field is referenced, but it is
not an attribute.

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

System Response

The system cancels processing and does not execute subsequent steps such
as proxy generation or generation of implementations.

How to fix this error?

You must change the mapping by replacing the indicated field with an
attribute.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIW043 - Field &1 is referenced but is not an attribute ?

  The SAP error message SIW043 indicates that a field (denoted as &1 in the error message) is being referenced in a context where it is not recognized as an attribute. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with InfoObjects, queries, or data models.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Field Reference: The field you are trying to use is not defined as an attribute in the relevant InfoObject or data model.
  Modeling Errors: There may be a mismatch between the data model and the query or report you are trying to execute.
  Field Type Mismatch: The field may be of a different type (e.g., key figure instead of an attribute) and cannot be used in the context you are attempting.
  Missing Attributes: The attribute may not have been activated or may not exist in the InfoObject definition.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling tools and verify