How To Fix RSO_RES_QMSGS416 - Bucket definition is not valid. &1

RSO_RES_QMSGS416 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_QMSGS - Messages directly related to Query Designer.

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Bucket definition is not valid. &1

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RSO_RES_QMSGS416 - Details

• The SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS416, which states "Bucket definition is not valid," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with queries, especially when defining or modifying a query that involves time characteristics or key figures.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Invalid Bucket Definition: The bucket definition for a time characteristic (like days, weeks, months, etc.) may not be correctly defined. This could be due to incorrect settings in the query definition or the underlying InfoProvider.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the InfoProvider may not align with the bucket definitions, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Missing Characteristics: If the query is trying to use a characteristic that is not available in the InfoProvider or is not properly defined, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Incorrect Aggregation: If the aggregation settings for the key figures are not compatible with the bucket definitions, this can also trigger the error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the