How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING117 - Query ID &1 has row keys, can't be used for element iteration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Query ID &1 has row keys, can't be used for element iteration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING117 - Query ID &1 has row keys, can't be used for element iteration ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING117 indicates that there is an issue with a query that has been defined in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the query identified by the Query ID has row keys, which prevents it from being used for element iteration. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting or analytical tools, such as SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the query you are trying to use for element iteration (e.g., in a report or dashboard) contains row keys. Row keys are unique identifiers for each row in the dataset, and when they are present, the system cannot perform element iteration as it requires a different structure to iterate through elements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following solutions:
  
  
  Modify the Query:
  
  Review the query definition and check if it is necessary to have row keys. If not, you