How To Fix IR049 - Characteristic not allowed: different dimension


IR049 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: IR - PM: IMRC - Measurement Readings and Counters

  • Message number: 049

  • Message text: Characteristic not allowed: different dimension

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  • What causes this issue?

    You are trying to assign the <GL:measuring_point>measuring point</> a
    different characteristic.

    System Response

    The system will <ZH>not</> allow the change for one or more of the
    following reasons:
    The new characteristic has a unit of measurement with a
    <DS:GLOS.dimension>dimension</> that is different to that of the unit of
    measurement of the old <GL:characteristic>characteristic</>.
    The unit of measurement is different and has no dimension.
    <GL:measurement_document>Measurement documents</> have already been
    created for the current measuring point.
    Measurement readings can be transferred to or from the current
    measuring point.

    How to fix this error?

    Check your entry.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


IR049 - Details

  • The SAP error message IR049, which states "Characteristic not allowed: different dimension," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is a mismatch in the dimensions of the characteristics being used in a query or report. This error indicates that the characteristics you are trying to use together do not share the same dimensionality, which is a requirement for certain operations in SAP.
    
    Cause: Dimension Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the characteristics involved belong to different dimensions. For example, if you are trying to combine a characteristic from a sales dimension with one from a finance dimension, SAP will throw this error. Incorrect Query Design: The query or report may be incorrectly designed, leading to the inclusion of incompatible characteristics. Data Model Issues: There may be issues in the underlying data model, such as incorrect relationships or hierarchies between the characteristics.
    Solution: Check Characteristics:

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