How To Fix RSOBI_MF165 - InfoProvider &1 has additional dimensions; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOBI_MF - Messages for SOBI Model Factory

• Message number: 165

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 has additional dimensions; see long text

What causes this issue?

The system attempts to reuse characteristic dimensions. If the InfoProvi
der has multiple characteristic dimensions, the first characteristic
dimension for further model generation is used.
If new fields have been added to the DataSource, the derived InfoObject
is assigned to this first characteristic dimension.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

This concerns a default setting. If the assignment of new InfoObjects to
dimensions does not correspond to your requirements and use of data,
change the assignment in the InfoCube transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOBI_MF165 - InfoProvider &1 has additional dimensions; see long text ?

  The SAP error message RSOBI_MF165 indicates that the InfoProvider you are trying to access has additional dimensions that are not being handled correctly in your query or report. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with InfoProviders such as InfoCubes, DataStore Objects (DSOs), or CompositeProviders.
  Cause:
  
  Additional Dimensions: The InfoProvider has dimensions that are not included in the query definition. This can happen if the InfoProvider has been modified after the query was created, or if the query is not designed to handle all the dimensions present in the InfoProvider.
  Query Design: The query may not be set up to accommodate the additional dimensions, leading to inconsistencies when trying to execute it.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model, such as adding new characteristics or dimensions to the InfoProvider, can lead to this error if the query is not updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the InfoProvider: Check the structure of the InfoProvider to identify the additional dimensions. You can do this by navigating to the InfoProvider in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Update the Query: Modify the query to include the additional dimensions. This can be done in the Query Designer:
  
  Open the query in Query Designer.
  Add the missing dimensions to the query definition.
  Save and activate the query.
  
  
  Check for Compatibility: Ensure that the query is compatible with the InfoProvider. If the InfoProvider has been changed, you may need to refresh or recreate the query.
  Test the Query: After making the necessary changes, test the query to ensure that it runs without errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Long Text: The long text of the error message may provide additional context or specific details about which dimensions are causing the issue. You can view the long text in the SAP GUI by clicking on the error message or using transaction codes like SE91 to look up the message.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on handling additional dimensions in queries.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for best practices on query design and InfoProvider management to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSOBI_MF165 error and successfully run your query against the InfoProvider.