How To Fix RSCRM170 - Condition &1 cannot be used (characteristics are on different axes)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRM - RSCRM: Messages

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Condition &1 cannot be used (characteristics are on different axes)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRM170 - Condition &1 cannot be used (characteristics are on different axes) ?

  The SAP error message RSCRM170 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristics being used in a query or report. Specifically, it means that the characteristics you are trying to use are on different axes, which is not allowed in the context of the query you are attempting to execute.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when:
  
  You are trying to create a report or query that involves multiple characteristics that are not compatible with each other.
  The characteristics belong to different dimensions or axes in the data model, which means they cannot be combined in the same query or report.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSCRM170 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer.
  Review the characteristics you are using in the query. Ensure that they are from the same dimension or are compatible with each other.
  
  
  
  Adjust Characteristics:
  
  If you find that the characteristics are indeed on different axes, consider removing one of them or replacing it with a compatible characteristic.
  You may need to redesign the query to ensure that all characteristics used are from the same axis or dimension.
  
  
  
  Use Hierarchies:
  
  If applicable, consider using hierarchies that can help in organizing the characteristics in a way that they can be used together.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on how to structure queries and the relationships between different characteristics.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making adjustments, test the query again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW/BI Documentation: Check the official SAP documentation for more details on query design and characteristics.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where you can find discussions and solutions related to similar issues.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to RSCRM170 or query design in SAP BW/BI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSCRM170 error and implement a solution to resolve it.