How To Fix RSDHA198 - Value '&1' is not allowed

RSDHA198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Value '&1' is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA198 - Value '&1' is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA198, which states "Value '&1' is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with InfoObjects, especially when dealing with characteristics or key figures. This error indicates that a value being entered or processed is not valid according to the defined settings or constraints of the InfoObject.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Value: The value being entered does not exist in the master data for the InfoObject. For example, if you are trying to enter a characteristic value that has not been defined in the master data, this error will occur.
  Value Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the values that can be entered for a particular InfoObject. This could be due to settings in the InfoObject definition, such as value ranges or allowed values.
  Data Type Mismatch: The value being entered may not match the expected data type for the InfoObject (e.g., entering a string where