How To Fix RSDTM198 - Characteristic &1 does not allow a hier. or is not in output for setting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDTM - Data Mining Connection Messages

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not allow a hier. or is not in output for setting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDTM198 - Characteristic &1 does not allow a hier. or is not in output for setting ?

  The SAP error message RSDTM198 indicates that a characteristic in a query or data model does not allow a hierarchy or is not included in the output settings. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries in BEx (Business Explorer) or when defining InfoProviders.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic in question may not be configured to allow hierarchies. This can happen if the characteristic is not set up as a hierarchy-enabled characteristic in the InfoObject settings.
  Query Design: The characteristic may not be included in the output settings of the query. If a characteristic is not selected for output in the query definition, it cannot be used in the hierarchy context.
  Data Source Issues: The data source or InfoProvider may not support hierarchies for that specific characteristic.
  Hierarchy Not Active: The hierarchy for the characteristic may not be active or may not have been defined properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1) and check the settings for the characteristic. Ensure that the "Hierarchy" option is enabled.
  If the characteristic is not set to allow hierarchies, you may need to adjust the settings and activate the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Modify Query Output:
  
  Open the query in the BEx Query Designer and ensure that the characteristic is included in the output. If it is not, add it to the output fields of the query.
  Check the properties of the characteristic in the query to ensure that it is set to allow hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy for the characteristic is defined and active. You can check this in the hierarchy maintenance (transaction code RSH1).
  If the hierarchy is not defined, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source:
  
  Verify that the data source or InfoProvider you are using supports hierarchies for the characteristic in question. If it does not, you may need to consider using a different InfoProvider or modifying the existing one.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Objects:
  
  After making changes, ensure to re-activate the InfoObject and any related objects to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSH1: Hierarchy maintenance
  RSRT: Query execution for testing
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristics, hierarchies, and query design.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDTM198 error and successfully use the characteristic with hierarchies in your queries.