How To Fix RSRV280 - '&1' is not a basic characteristic

RSRV280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 280

• Message text: '&1' is not a basic characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV280 - '&1' is not a basic characteristic ?

  The SAP error message RSRV280 indicates that the characteristic you are trying to use is not recognized as a basic characteristic in the context of your query or data model. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with InfoObjects, queries, or data models.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Basic Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use is not defined as a basic characteristic in the InfoObject settings. Basic characteristics are those that can be used directly in queries and are typically used for filtering or grouping data.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be incorrectly designed, where a non-basic characteristic is being used in a context that requires a basic characteristic.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the way the InfoObjects are linked, leading to the characteristic not being recognized properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1)