How To Fix RSEC273 - One or more characteristics overwritten

RSEC273 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 273

• Message text: One or more characteristics overwritten

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC273 - One or more characteristics overwritten ?

  The SAP error message RSEC273, which states "One or more characteristics overwritten," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the data model or the way characteristics are being handled in a query or report.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to the following reasons:
  
  
  Conflicting Characteristics: When multiple characteristics are defined in a query or report, and there is a conflict in how they are being used or aggregated, one characteristic may overwrite another.
  
  
  Data Model Issues: If the underlying data model has inconsistencies, such as incorrect relationships or hierarchies, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Query Design: The way the query is designed can also lead to this error. For example, if you are trying to display characteristics that are not compatible with each other in the same context.
  
  
  Aggregation Levels: If the characteristics being used have different aggregation levels, it