How To Fix RSRB1206 - Totals setting for characteristic &1 (&2) overridden

RSRB1206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRB1 -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Totals setting for characteristic &1 (&2) overridden

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRB1206 - Totals setting for characteristic &1 (&2) overridden ?

  The SAP error message RSRB1206, which states "Totals setting for characteristic &1 (&2) overridden," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with queries or reports that involve characteristics and their aggregation settings.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the totals setting for a specific characteristic has been overridden. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  
  Query Design: The query might have been designed in such a way that the totals for a characteristic are not being calculated as expected. This could be due to the settings in the query designer where the characteristic is set to not display totals.
  
  
  Aggregation Settings: The characteristic in question may have specific aggregation settings that conflict with the overall query settings. For example, if a characteristic is set to display as a detail level but is also included in a total, it can lead to this message.
  
  
  Data Source Configuration: The underlying data source