How To Fix PAO_UPLOAD_PLANDATA007 - The file contains more than the max. allowed number of characteristics.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAO_UPLOAD_PLANDATA - Upload plan data

• Message number: 007

• Message text: The file contains more than the max. allowed number of characteristics.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAO_UPLOAD_PLANDATA007 - The file contains more than the max. allowed number of characteristics. ?

  The SAP error message PAO_UPLOAD_PLANDATA007 indicates that the file you are trying to upload contains more characteristics than the maximum allowed limit. This error typically occurs during the upload of planning data in SAP, particularly when using tools like SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Characteristic Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the file you are attempting to upload has more characteristics (dimensions or attributes) than what the system can handle in a single upload. Each planning model in SAP has a defined limit on the number of characteristics that can be processed at once.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum number of characteristics allowed may be configured in the system settings, and your file exceeds this configuration.
  Data Structure: The structure of the data file may not align with the expected structure in SAP, leading to an overload of characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the File: Check the