How To Fix CL183 - A maximum of & index characteristics are allowed

CL183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 183

• Message text: A maximum of & index characteristics are allowed

What causes this issue?

The number of index characteristics cannot be more than &V1&.

System Response

How to fix this error?

The system deletes the index indicator for all subsequent
characteristics once the number of index characteristics reaches &V1&.
Reset the index indicator for the characteristics as required.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL183 - A maximum of & index characteristics are allowed ?

  The SAP error message CL183, which states "A maximum of & index characteristics are allowed," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when you are trying to create or modify a data model, InfoObject, or query that exceeds the allowed number of index characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the number of characteristics (dimensions) defined for an index exceeds the maximum limit set by the system. This limit is in place to ensure optimal performance and manageability of the data model. The specific limit can vary based on the version of SAP you are using and the configuration of your system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Characteristics:
  
  Review the characteristics you have included in your index and remove any that are not necessary. Focus on the most relevant dimensions that are essential for your reporting or analysis needs.
  
  
  
  Create Additional