How To Fix RSOS118 - Cannot search non-generic attributes for multiple search targets

RSOS118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOS - Message class for BI Metadata Search with TREX

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Cannot search non-generic attributes for multiple search targets

What causes this issue?

The search was executed for more than one search target with non-generic
attributes.

System Response

With non-generic attributes, a specific attribute search is not possible
for multiple search targets.

How to fix this error?

A specific attribute search is only possible if:
There is one search target and the attributes are generic/non-generic
There is more than one search target and the attributes are generic

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOS118 - Cannot search non-generic attributes for multiple search targets ?

  The SAP error message RSOS118 ("Cannot search non-generic attributes for multiple search targets") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when you are trying to perform a search operation that involves multiple search targets, but the attributes being searched are not generic.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to execute a search that involves multiple targets (like InfoObjects or InfoProviders) that have non-generic attributes.
  Non-generic attributes are specific to a single InfoObject and cannot be used in a multi-target search context.
  The search operation is trying to combine results from different InfoObjects that do not share the same attribute structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSOS118 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Search Configuration: Check the configuration of the search operation you are trying to perform. Ensure that you are not mixing non-generic attributes from different InfoObjects.
  
  
  Use Generic Attributes: If possible, modify your search to use generic attributes that are common