How To Fix RSBBS503 - Search for source selection for InfoObject &1: same basic char. &2

RSBBS503 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBBS - BW: Reports-Reports-Interface

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Search for source selection for InfoObject &1: same basic char. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBBS503 - Search for source selection for InfoObject &1: same basic char. &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSBBS503 indicates that there is an issue with the source selection for an InfoObject in the context of a DataSource or InfoProvider. Specifically, the error message states that there is a conflict with the basic characteristic, which means that the system has found multiple entries for the same basic characteristic in the source selection.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Basic Characteristics: The source selection for the InfoObject has multiple entries for the same basic characteristic, which creates ambiguity for the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the InfoObject or the DataSource that leads to the system being unable to determine the correct source for the data.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may have inconsistencies or conflicts that need to be resolved.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSBBS503 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Source Selection:
  
  Go to the source selection for the InfoObject