How To Fix RSDD201 - InfoProvider contains too many characteristics; make a preselection

RSDD201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD - Message class for data manager

• Message number: 201

• Message text: InfoProvider contains too many characteristics; make a preselection

What causes this issue?

The program for displaying InfoProvider content cannot be generated,
because the InfoProvider contains too many characteristics. A maximum of
72 characteristics is permitted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

In the following selection screen, select the characteristics to be
displayed.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSDD201 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDD201, which states "InfoProvider contains too many characteristics; make a preselection," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a query is executed that involves an InfoProvider (like a cube or a DSO) with a large number of characteristics. This can lead to performance issues or exceed system limits, prompting the error message.
  
  Cause:
  
  Too Many Characteristics: The query is trying to retrieve data from an InfoProvider that has a large number of characteristics (dimensions). This can overwhelm the system's ability to process the request efficiently.
  System Limitations: There may be limitations in the system regarding the number of characteristics that can be processed in a single query.
  Complex Queries: Queries that involve multiple characteristics, especially when they are not filtered or preselected, can lead to excessive data retrieval and processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Preselection of Characteristics: Modify the query to include only the necessary characteristics. This can be done by:
  
  Using