How To Fix RSRTS_CDS103 - Invalid restriction (at pos. &1): &2 is not a characteristic key

RSRTS_CDS103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRTS_CDS - Messages Transient CDS Queries

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Invalid restriction (at pos. &1): &2 is not a characteristic key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRTS_CDS103 - Invalid restriction (at pos. &1): &2 is not a characteristic key ?

  The SAP error message RSRTS_CDS103 indicates that there is an issue with a restriction applied in a query, specifically that the restriction is not valid because it is not a characteristic key. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with Composite Data Sources (CDS) views or queries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic: The restriction applied in the query is referencing a field that is not a characteristic key. In SAP BW, characteristic keys are typically fields that can be used for filtering data in queries.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may have been designed incorrectly, where a non-characteristic field is being used in a place where a characteristic is expected.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been changes to the underlying data model (e.g., changes in the CDS view or InfoProvider), it may lead to this error if the query is not updated accordingly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Query Design: