How To Fix RSCRM248 - Packaging: Do not use characteristic &1

RSCRM248 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRM - RSCRM: Messages

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Packaging: Do not use characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRM248 - Packaging: Do not use characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSCRM248, which states "Packaging: Do not use characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with data modeling, particularly in the context of InfoObjects and characteristics used in data modeling.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that a specific characteristic (represented by &1) is not allowed to be used in the context of packaging. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Incompatibility: The characteristic may not be compatible with the packaging process or the specific data model you are working with.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the InfoObject or the data model that restrict the use of certain characteristics.
  Data Model Restrictions: The characteristic might be defined in a way that it cannot be used in certain contexts, such as in aggregations or specific types of queries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSCRM248 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Review the definition