How To Fix RSO_RES_ADSO168 - Restrictions on characteristics have been changed

RSO_RES_ADSO168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_ADSO - Datastore Object

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Restrictions on characteristics have been changed

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RSO_RES_ADSO168 - Details

• The SAP error message RSO_RES_ADSO168, which states "Restrictions on characteristics have been changed," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with Advanced DataStore Objects (ADSO). This error indicates that there have been changes to the restrictions applied to characteristics in a query or data model, which can lead to inconsistencies or issues when trying to execute a query or load data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Changes in Query Definition: The characteristics used in the query have been modified, such as adding or removing restrictions.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or ADSO structure that affect how data is accessed or filtered.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being queried may not meet the new restrictions, leading to the error.
  Transport Issues: If the changes were transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies between the source and target systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Query Definition: Check the query definition in the Query Designer to