How To Fix R7388 - Dimension &1 already used in InfoCube &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 388

• Message text: Dimension &1 already used in InfoCube &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7388 - Dimension &1 already used in InfoCube &2 ?

  The SAP error message R7388 indicates that a dimension (in this case, represented by &1) is already being used in an InfoCube (represented by &2). This typically occurs when you are trying to add a dimension to an InfoCube that already contains that dimension, which is not allowed in SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Dimension: The dimension you are trying to add is already part of the InfoCube.
  Modeling Error: There may be a misunderstanding in the modeling process where the same dimension is being attempted to be added again.
  Incorrect InfoObject Assignment: The InfoObject you are trying to assign may have been previously assigned to the InfoCube.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Dimensions: Review the existing dimensions of the InfoCube to confirm that the dimension you are trying to add is indeed already included.
  
  Go to the InfoCube in the Data Warehousing Workbench and check the dimensions tab.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Attempt: If you find that the dimension is