How To Fix OT357 - Attribute &1 cannot be used for packages of type &2

OT357 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OT - SAP Online Correction Support (SOCS)

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Attribute &1 cannot be used for packages of type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OT357 - Attribute &1 cannot be used for packages of type &2 ?

  The SAP error message OT357 indicates that there is an issue with the use of a specific attribute in a package that is not compatible with the type of package being used. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when dealing with data modeling, especially when defining attributes for InfoObjects or other data structures.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "OT357 Attribute &1 cannot be used for packages of type &2" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incompatible Attribute: The attribute you are trying to use (denoted as &1) is not compatible with the type of package (denoted as &2) you are working with. For example, certain attributes may only be valid for specific types of InfoProviders or data models.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the InfoObject or the package may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the attribute as