How To Fix RSDD_TIP_LOGI111 - Dimension name '&1' is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD_TIP_LOGI - Logical Indexes as Transactional Providers

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Dimension name '&1' is invalid

What causes this issue?

The dimension name name is empty or contains invalid characters. Valid
characters are as follows: #abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789_#.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD_TIP_LOGI111 - Dimension name '&1' is invalid ?

  The SAP error message RSDD_TIP_LOGI111 indicates that there is an issue with a dimension name in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA. The error message states that the dimension name specified (represented by &1) is invalid. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when working with InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or during data modeling.
  Causes:
  
  Typographical Error: The dimension name may have been entered incorrectly, with typos or incorrect casing.
  Non-Existent Dimension: The dimension may not exist in the system, either because it has been deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The dimension may not be properly configured in the data model or InfoProvider.
  Transport Issues: If the dimension was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified dimension.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dimension Name: Verify that the dimension name is spelled correctly and matches the name in the system exactly, including case sensitivity.
  Validate Existence: Ensure that the dimension exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant InfoObject or InfoProvider in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the InfoProvider or data model to ensure that the dimension is correctly defined and linked.
  Transport Verification: If the dimension was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the dimension. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  Recreate Dimension: If the dimension is missing or corrupted, consider recreating it if possible.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to navigate to the relevant InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for detailed information on dimensions and InfoObjects.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.