/EACA/PMRT158 - At least one drilldown characterstic must be requested

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACA/PMRT -

• Message number: 158

• Message text: At least one drilldown characterstic must be requested

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACA/PMRT158 - At least one drilldown characterstic must be requested ?

  The SAP error message /EACA/PMRT158: At least one drilldown characteristic must be requested typically occurs in the context of reporting or analysis in SAP systems, particularly when using tools like SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics Cloud. This error indicates that the system requires at least one drilldown characteristic to be specified in the query or report you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Drilldown Characteristics: The query or report you are trying to run does not have any drilldown characteristics defined. Drilldown characteristics are essential for breaking down data into more detailed views.
  Query Configuration: The query might be incorrectly configured, or the required characteristics have not been added to the query definition.
  User Input: If the report requires user input for drilldown characteristics and none has been provided, this error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Add Drilldown Characteristics:
  
  Go to the query definition in the SAP BW Query Designer or the relevant reporting tool.
  Ensure that at least one drilldown characteristic is included in the query. This could be dimensions like time, product, region, etc.
  Save and activate the query after making changes.
  
  
  
  Check User Input:
  
  If the report allows for user input, ensure that the user selects at least one drilldown characteristic before executing the report.
  You may need to provide guidance or validation to users to ensure they make the necessary selections.
  
  
  
  Review Query Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the query to ensure that it is set up correctly to allow for drilldown. This includes checking the properties of the characteristics and ensuring they are marked as drilldown characteristics.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the query to ensure that it runs without errors and that the drilldown functionality works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on query design and characteristics.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training Resources: Consider training resources or courses on SAP BW or reporting tools to better understand how to configure queries and reports effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully run your report or query in SAP.