How To Fix SQADB128 - There is no dominant occurrence within the software module

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQADB - Question and Answer Database Messages

• Message number: 128

• Message text: There is no dominant occurrence within the software module

What causes this issue?

Use of the dominant/subordinate indicator is only useful, when there is
only one occurrence within a software module with an active dominant
indicator.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Select an occurrence in the software module and set the dominant
indicator for this occurrence.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQADB128 - There is no dominant occurrence within the software module ?

  The SAP error message SQADB128, which states "There is no dominant occurrence within the software module," typically occurs in the context of SAP Query or when working with database queries in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a dominant occurrence for the specified query or data retrieval operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dominant Field: The error often arises when the query or report does not have a clearly defined dominant field. In SAP, a dominant field is one that can uniquely identify a record in a database table.
  Incorrect Join Conditions: If the query involves multiple tables, the join conditions may not be set up correctly, leading to ambiguity in the data retrieval.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model, such as missing relationships or incorrect cardinality settings between tables.
  Query Configuration: The configuration of the query itself may be incorrect, such as not specifying the