How To Fix 28133 - Restrictable and other characteristics cannot be inferred simultaneously

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Restrictable and other characteristics cannot be inferred simultaneously

What causes this issue?

In a constraint, you cannot define restrictions and other inferences at
the same time. However, the list of required inferences (INFERENCES:)
contains both restrictable variables and variables which cannot be
restricted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Divide the constraint into two constraints: create one constraint for
restrictions and one constraint for other inferences.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28133 - Restrictable and other characteristics cannot be inferred simultaneously ?

  The SAP error message 28133, which states "Restrictable and other characteristics cannot be inferred simultaneously," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when you are trying to create or modify a query or a data model that involves characteristics that have conflicting properties.
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to use characteristics in a way that is not allowed due to their inherent properties. Specifically, it occurs when you try to infer both restrictable characteristics (those that can be filtered) and other characteristics (which may not be compatible with the filtering process) at the same time in a query or data model. 
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Characteristics: Check the characteristics you are using in your query or data model. Identify which ones are marked as restrictable and which ones are not.
  
  
  Modify Query/Model: Adjust your query or data model to ensure that you are not trying to infer both types of characteristics simultaneously. This may involve:
  
  Removing one of the conflicting characteristics.
  Changing the way you are filtering or aggregating data.
  Ensuring that the characteristics you are using are compatible with each other.
  
  
  
  Check Query Properties: If you are working with a query, check the properties of the query to ensure that the settings for the characteristics are correctly configured.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on how to handle characteristics in queries and data models.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the query or data model to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on SAP BW or HANA modeling to better understand how to work with characteristics and queries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify your query or data model in SAP.