How To Fix RSBBS526 - &2 values intersect with existing selections for target characteristic &1

RSBBS526 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 526

• Message text: &2 values intersect with existing selections for target characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBBS526 - &2 values intersect with existing selections for target characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSBBS526 indicates that there is a conflict between the selections made in a data transfer process (DTP) or during the data loading process in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). Specifically, it means that the values you are trying to load for a target characteristic intersect with existing selections that have already been defined for that characteristic.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  Overlapping Selections: The values you are trying to load for a target characteristic are already included in the existing selections for that characteristic in the target InfoObject.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system is enforcing data integrity rules that prevent the loading of overlapping or conflicting data.
  Incorrect DTP Settings: The settings in the Data Transfer Process (DTP) may not be configured correctly, leading to conflicts during data loading.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSBBS526 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Existing Selections:
  
  Check the existing selections for the target characteristic in the InfoObject.