How To Fix RSRV012 - Dimension &1 (technical name &2) is a line item dimension

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Dimension &1 (technical name &2) is a line item dimension

<AB>Description</>
The dimension &V1& with technical name &V2& is also known as a <ZK>line
item dimension</>: In this dimension, just one characteristic is
accepted. In the InfoCube maintenance (transaction <AB>RSDCUBE</>), the
dimension is indicated as a <ZK>line item</>. There are no dimension
tables for a line item dimension, but rather a view for the <AB>SID</>
table for the characteristic in this dimension. In the fact table, the
<AB>SIDs </> for the characteristic are used instead of the dimension
key.
Therefore, the system checks all the <SID</>s that occur in a fact
table as well as in the SID table of the characteristic.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV012 - Dimension &1 (technical name &2) is a line item dimension ?

  The SAP error message RSRV012 indicates that a specific dimension in your data model is a line item dimension, which means it is not suitable for certain types of operations or queries that require a characteristic dimension. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with InfoObjects, InfoCubes, or CompositeProviders.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Line Item Dimension: The dimension in question is defined as a line item dimension, which is typically used for detailed transactional data. Line item dimensions are not aggregated and are often used in scenarios where each record is unique.
  Incompatibility: Certain operations, such as aggregating data or using the dimension in a context that requires a characteristic dimension, are not compatible with line item dimensions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSRV012 error, consider the following steps:
  
  Review the Dimension: Check the definition of the dimension in question. Ensure that it is correctly set up