How To Fix RSOBI_MF226 - UUID characteristic &1 may not be compounded; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOBI_MF - Messages for SOBI Model Factory

• Message number: 226

• Message text: UUID characteristic &1 may not be compounded; see long text

What causes this issue?

The characteristic &V1& is a UUID characteristic. Such characteristics
may not be compounded.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the setting for characteristic&V1& and define the compounding
manually, if required.

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_MF226 - UUID characteristic &1 may not be compounded; see long text ?

  The SAP error message RSOBI_MF226 indicates that there is an issue with the UUID characteristic in the context of a query or data model. This error typically arises when you attempt to compound a characteristic that is not allowed to be compounded due to its properties or settings.
  Cause:
  
  UUID Characteristics: The UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) characteristic is often used for unique identification of objects. In many cases, these characteristics are not designed to be compounded with other characteristics.
  Compounding Restrictions: Certain characteristics in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA may have restrictions on compounding due to their nature or the way they are defined in the data model.
  Data Model Configuration: The configuration of the InfoObject or the data model may not allow for compounding with UUID characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Settings: Review the settings of the UUID characteristic in the InfoObject maintenance. Ensure that it is not set to be compounded with other characteristics.
  Modify Query: If you are trying to use the UUID characteristic in a query, consider removing it from the compounding or restructuring your query to avoid compounding with this characteristic.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on the use of UUID characteristics and compounding rules.
  Use Alternative Characteristics: If compounding is necessary for your analysis, consider using alternative characteristics that are allowed to be compounded instead of the UUID characteristic.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on UUID characteristics and compounding.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation related to SAP BW or HANA modeling to better understand the rules around characteristics and compounding.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSOBI_MF226 error and understand the limitations regarding UUID characteristics in your SAP environment.