/CPD/CL_MSG142 - Invalid member type

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/CL_MSG -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Invalid member type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG142 - Invalid member type ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG142 Invalid member type typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is an issue with the data model or the structure of the data being processed. This error indicates that there is an invalid member type being referenced in a query or data model.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Member Type: The error may arise if a member type that is not recognized or is invalid is being used in a query or data model.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as changes in InfoObjects or InfoProviders, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Data Source Issues: The data source being queried may not be properly defined or may have been altered, leading to invalid member types.
  Query Definition Errors: Errors in the definition of queries, such as using a member type that does not exist in the context of the query.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Member Types: Review the member types being used in the query or data model. Ensure that all member types are valid and correctly defined.
  Validate Data Model: If there have been changes to the data model, validate the model to ensure that all objects are correctly defined and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Review Query Definitions: Go through the query definitions to ensure that all references to member types are correct and that they exist in the data model.
  Rebuild Queries: If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the affected queries to ensure that they are correctly referencing the member types.
  Check Data Sources: Ensure that the data sources being used are correctly defined and that they have not been altered in a way that would lead to invalid member types.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific version of SAP BW or HANA you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to this error message. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions to common issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the data model and query definitions.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.