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

RSOBI_MF165 - Overview

• 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: