How To Fix UGX2217 - Tuple &1: Field &2 cannot be used as a leading characteristic

UGX2217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGX2 - Messages for XBRL Reporting

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Tuple &1: Field &2 cannot be used as a leading characteristic

What causes this issue?

You can only use fields that contain queries as the leading field for a
tuple. This condition is <ZH>not</> fulfilled in the current field.

System Response

The report category <ZH>cannot </>be saved or used.

How to fix this error?

Use the input help to select a suitable field.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGX2217 - Tuple &1: Field &2 cannot be used as a leading characteristic ?

  The SAP error message UGX2217 indicates that there is an issue with the use of a field as a leading characteristic in a tuple. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with queries, InfoProviders, or data models.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Tuple &1: Field &2 cannot be used as a leading characteristic" usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Field Characteristics: The field you are trying to use as a leading characteristic may not be defined as a characteristic in the InfoObject or may not be suitable for use in a tuple. Leading characteristics must be defined in a way that allows them to be used for aggregation or filtering.
  
  
  Hierarchy Issues: If the field is part of a hierarchy, it may not be allowed to be used as a leading characteristic in certain contexts.
  
  
  Data Model Constraints: The data model or the query