How To Fix WXP166 - Infocube &2 does not contain version field &1


WXP166 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

  • Message number: 166

  • Message text: Infocube &2 does not contain version field &1

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to use info cube &V2& for reading actual data. Info cube &V2&
    does not, however, contain version field &V1&.
    This version field is required for separating actual data and different
    plan versions when using plan/actual reporting in SAP BW. The actual
    data must be plan version 0 data.

    How to fix this error?

    Include version field &V2& in info cube &V1& or select an info cube
    that contains the version field. Then run the function once again.

    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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WXP166 - Details

  • Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
    
    SAP Error Message:
    WXP166 Infocube &2 does not contain version field &1
    
    Meaning / 
    Cause: This warning message indicates that the specified InfoCube (&2) does not contain the version characteristic (&1) in its data model. In SAP BW (Business Warehouse), certain processes or transformations expect the InfoCube to have a version characteristic (often 0VERSION) to handle data versioning, delta loads, or specific reporting requirements. If the InfoCube lacks this version field, operations that rely on it cannot be performed correctly, which may lead to inconsistent data or errors in data processing. Common Scenarios When This Occurs: When trying to activate or execute a process chain or transformation that expects a version characteristic in the target InfoCube. When using delta management or planning functions that require versioning. When a query or report is designed to filter or display data based on versions, but the underlying InfoCube does not have the

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