How To Fix WAHD203 - Invalid query definition; incorrect number of characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAHD - Messages for Alternative Historical Data

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Invalid query definition; incorrect number of characteristics

What causes this issue?

An unexpected number of characteristics is set in the
<DS:GLOS.3618788B6BCA5D02E10000009B38F983>query</> definition for
method &SYST-MSGV1& and analytical application 'Forecast' (004), which
is set for the use of
<DS:GLOS.70086ED0D946154EBC7C6B32697A9C30>alternative historical data
</> (AHD).
The characteristics "material" and possibly "plant", and the time
characteristic "period" are expected when loading AHD from SAP BW.

System Response

Loading of the alternative historical data (AHD) from SAP BW is
cancelled for this query.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of query &SYST-MSGV1& in Customizing.

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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