How To Fix RSDHA293 - Concatenation of target field '&1' is not supported

RSDHA293 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Concatenation of target field '&1' is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA293 - Concatenation of target field '&1' is not supported ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA293, which states "Concatenation of target field '&1' is not supported," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to concatenate fields in a way that is not allowed by the system. This error often arises during the creation or modification of InfoObjects, especially when dealing with characteristics or key figures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Concatenation: The error indicates that the target field you are trying to concatenate is not supported for concatenation operations. This could be due to the data type of the field or the way it is defined in the InfoObject.
  Field Properties: The properties of the target field may not allow concatenation. For example, if the field is defined as a key figure, concatenation with other fields may not be permissible.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the way the InfoObjects are structured, leading to this