How To Fix RSDHA196 - 'Upper Limit' of field '&1' must be empty at option '&2'

RSDHA196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 196

• Message text: 'Upper Limit' of field '&1' must be empty at option '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA196 - 'Upper Limit' of field '&1' must be empty at option '&2' ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA196 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are working with queries or data modeling, particularly when defining characteristics or key figures in a query or InfoProvider. The error indicates that there is a restriction on the upper limit of a field that must be empty for a specific option.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Upper Limit of field '&1' must be empty at option '&2'" suggests that you are trying to set an upper limit for a field that is not allowed to have a value in the current context. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The field you are trying to set an upper limit for may not support it in the current query or data model configuration.
  Incompatible Data Types: The data type of the field may not be compatible with the upper limit you are trying to set.
  Query Design Issues: The