How To Fix RSSEM161 - Wrong format used to request InfoObject &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSSEM - Messages for SEM

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Wrong format used to request InfoObject &1

What causes this issue?

InfoObject &V1& was requested in plain value format.

System Response

InfoObject &V1& is intended for delta-pairing.
This functionality operates with values in SID format only.

How to fix this error?

Request characteristic &V1& in SID format.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSSEM161 - Wrong format used to request InfoObject &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSSEM161, which states "Wrong format used to request InfoObject &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the format of the request made for an InfoObject. This can happen during data extraction, loading, or reporting processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The request for the InfoObject may be using a data type that does not match the expected format. For example, if the InfoObject is defined as a numeric type, but the request is sending a string or character format.
  Invalid Character Set: The request may contain characters that are not valid for the InfoObject, such as special characters or unsupported symbols.
  Improperly Defined InfoObject: The InfoObject itself may not be properly defined in the data model, leading to format mismatches.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the data source and the InfoObject, especially if changes were made to the