How To Fix RSPLS_CR027 - Maximum number of &1 characteristic combinations exceeded

RSPLS_CR027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS_CR - Messages on Characteristic Relationships/Data Slices

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Maximum number of &1 characteristic combinations exceeded

What causes this issue?

In characteristic relationship definition for InfoCube '&V2&', '&V1&' is
set as the maximum number of characteristic relationships that can be
generated according to the default value. However, according to the
parameters currently set, the number of combinations to be generated is
'&V3&'.

System Response

The combinations cannot be generated.

How to fix this error?

Check Customizing for the query or planning function. It is probable
that the selections determined in the filter are not restrictive enough.
If necessary, you can increase the maximum number of default
combinations in the characteristic relationships accordingly.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS_CR027 - Maximum number of &1 characteristic combinations exceeded ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS_CR027, which states "Maximum number of &1 characteristic combinations exceeded," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with queries or data models that involve characteristics and their combinations. This error indicates that the number of characteristic combinations that can be processed has exceeded the predefined limit.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  High Cardinality: The error is often caused by a high number of unique combinations of characteristics in a query or data model. For example, if you have multiple characteristics (like customer, product, region, etc.) and each has a large number of unique values, the total combinations can grow exponentially.
  
  
  Configuration Limits: SAP has certain limits set for performance reasons. The maximum number of characteristic combinations is defined in the system settings, and exceeding this limit triggers the error.
  
  
  Query Design: Poorly designed queries that include too many characteristics or filters can lead to this issue.