How To Fix RSDME199 - You can search either model or source, not both

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 199

• Message text: You can search either model or source, not both

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME199 - You can search either model or source, not both ?

  The SAP error message RSDME199, which states "You can search either model or source, not both," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when users are trying to execute a search or query that involves both a model and a source at the same time. This error indicates that the system does not allow simultaneous searching in both dimensions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the attempt to filter or search data using both a model (like a BW InfoProvider or a CompositeProvider) and a source (like a DataSource or a DSO) in the same query or search operation. SAP BW has specific rules regarding how data can be accessed and queried, and this error arises when those rules are violated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Your Query: Check the query or search parameters you are using. Ensure that you are only specifying either a