How To Fix RSPLPPM061 - Characteristic &1 already restricted in selection for &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLPPM - Message Class for Package RSPLPPM

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Characteristic &1 already restricted in selection for &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLPPM061 - Characteristic &1 already restricted in selection for &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSPLPPM061 indicates that a characteristic is already restricted in a selection for a specific query or planning function. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when you are trying to apply multiple restrictions to the same characteristic in a planning or reporting scenario.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to apply a restriction to a characteristic that has already been restricted in the same context (e.g., in a query or planning function).
  There may be conflicting restrictions or an attempt to apply a restriction that is not allowed due to the current state of the data or the query.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Query/Planning Function:
  
  Check the query or planning function where the error occurred. Look for any existing restrictions on the characteristic mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Restrictions:
  
  If you find that