How To Fix RSDD404 - '&2': Do not specify a hierarchy or a level for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD - Message class for data manager

• Message number: 404

• Message text: '&2': Do not specify a hierarchy or a level for characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD404 - '&2': Do not specify a hierarchy or a level for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDD404 '&2': "Do not specify a hierarchy or a level for characteristic &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to create or modify a query or a data model that involves characteristics (dimensions) that are not compatible with the specified hierarchy or level.
  Cause:
  
  
  Hierarchy or Level Specification: The error indicates that you are trying to use a characteristic in a way that is not allowed. Specifically, you may have specified a hierarchy or a level for a characteristic that does not support it. This can happen if:
  
  The characteristic is not defined as a hierarchy in the InfoObject.
  The characteristic is not designed to work with levels.
  The query or data model is incorrectly configured.
  
  
  
  Query Designer Issues: If you are using the Query Designer, it may be that the characteristic is being incorrectly set up in the query definition.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: 
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1) and check the definition of the characteristic in question. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that it is intended to be used with hierarchies or levels if you are trying to use them.
  
  
  
  Remove Hierarchy/Level:
  
  If the characteristic does not support hierarchies or levels, remove any hierarchy or level specification from your query or data model. This can be done in the Query Designer or wherever you are defining the data model.
  
  
  
  Use Compatible Characteristics:
  
  If you need to use hierarchies or levels, consider using a different characteristic that is designed to support them.
  
  
  
  Check Query Settings:
  
  In the Query Designer, ensure that the settings for the characteristic are correct. Look for any options that may be incorrectly set regarding hierarchies or levels.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on the specific characteristics and their capabilities regarding hierarchies and levels.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP BW and Query Designer to better understand how to work with characteristics, hierarchies, and levels.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDD404 error and successfully configure your query or data model in SAP BW.