How To Fix MAHD203 - Invalid query definition; incorrect number of characteristics

MAHD203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MAHD - Messages for Alternative Historical Data

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Invalid query definition; incorrect number of characteristics

What causes this issue?

In the definition of the <DS:GLOS.3618788B6BCA5D02E10000009B38F983>query
</> for method &SYST-MSGV1& and analytical application 'Forecast' (004)
that is set for the use of
<DS:GLOS.70086ED0D946154EBC7C6B32697A9C30>alternative historical data</>
(AHD), an unexpected number of characteristics has been set.
When loading AHD from SAP BW, the characteristics Material and (if
necessary) Plant, and the time characteristic Period are expected.

System Response

Loading of alternative historical data from SAP BW has been cancelled
for this query.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of query &SYST-MSGV1& in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MAHD203 - Invalid query definition; incorrect number of characteristics ?

  The SAP error message MAHD203, which states "Invalid query definition; incorrect number of characteristics," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the query definition in a report or analysis.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatch in Characteristics: The error often arises when the number of characteristics defined in the query does not match the expected number based on the data model or InfoProvider. This can happen if:
  
  Some characteristics are missing from the query definition.
  There are too many characteristics defined that do not correspond to the data source.
  The characteristics are not properly linked to the key figures or other elements in the query.
  
  
  
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the underlying data model (like changes in InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or data sources), the query may not be able to retrieve the correct data.
  
  
  Query Designer Issues: Sometimes, the issue can stem