How To Fix 27051 - No values found for characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 27 - API-specific configuration/master data messages

• Message number: 051

• Message text: No values found for characteristics

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 27051 - No values found for characteristics ?

  The SAP error message "27051 No values found for characteristics" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a query is executed, and the system cannot find any values for the specified characteristics in the data source. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting.
  Causes:
  
  Data Not Loaded: The most common reason is that the data has not been loaded into the InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DataStore Object) that the query is trying to access.
  Incorrect Query Filters: The query may have filters or selections that are too restrictive, leading to no data being returned.
  Characteristic Not Populated: The characteristic in question may not have any values populated in the underlying data model.
  Data Source Issues: There may be issues with the data source itself, such as incorrect extraction or transformation processes.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data for the specified characteristics.
  Aggregation Issues: If the data is aggregated and the aggregation level does not include the characteristic, it may lead to no values being found.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Load: Verify that the data has been successfully loaded into the InfoProvider. You can do this by checking the data load logs and ensuring that the relevant data is present.
  Review Query Filters: Examine the filters applied in the query. Try removing or adjusting them to see if data can be retrieved without restrictions.
  Validate Characteristic Values: Check the underlying data model to ensure that the characteristic has values populated. You can do this by running a simple report or query that includes the characteristic.
  Inspect Data Source: Review the data extraction and transformation processes to ensure that data is being correctly extracted from the source systems and loaded into the BW system.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Aggregation Level: If applicable, check the aggregation settings to ensure that the characteristic is included in the aggregation level.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check data models and data loads, and RSRT (Query Monitor) to test queries.
  Data Preview: Use the data preview functionality in the InfoProvider to see if data exists for the characteristic.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on query design and data modeling in BW/BI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.