How To Fix RSOD305 - Property "&1" has to be clear - Restrict beforehand

RSOD305 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOD - Messages for Document Link

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Property "&1" has to be clear - Restrict beforehand

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOD305 - Property "&1" has to be clear - Restrict beforehand ?

  The SAP error message RSOD305, which states "Property '&1' has to be clear - Restrict beforehand," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with queries, data models, or InfoProviders. This error indicates that a certain property or characteristic must be cleared or reset before you can proceed with the operation you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Existing Restrictions: The property or characteristic you are trying to modify or use in a query already has restrictions applied to it. This means that the system expects you to clear these restrictions before making further changes.
  Data Model Constraints: In some cases, the data model or InfoProvider may have constraints that require certain properties to be in a specific state (e.g., cleared) before you can perform certain actions.
  Query Execution: If you are executing a query that involves properties that are