How To Fix 28052 - No characteristic: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 052

• Message text: No characteristic: &1

What causes this issue?

The syntax check of the current dependency found a syntax error. This
was probably caused by an invalid characteristic key being entered.

System Response

The cursor shows where the error occurs in your entry.

How to fix this error?

Please check the spelling of your characteristic key and correct it if
appropriate.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28052 - No characteristic: &1 ?

  The SAP error message "28052 No characteristic: &1" typically indicates that a specific characteristic (identified by the placeholder &1) is not found in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when working with characteristics in SAP BW (Business Warehouse), SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management), or other modules that utilize characteristics for reporting or data modeling.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created, being deleted, or being incorrectly referenced.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the relevant InfoObject or data model.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for InfoObjects in BW) and check if the characteristic exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly configured in the InfoObject settings.
  Check if it is assigned to the correct data model or InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the characteristic was recently transported, verify that the transport request included the characteristic and that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  Check the transport logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the characteristic is being referenced and why it is not found.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for characteristics and InfoObjects to ensure proper setup and usage.
  Community Forums: Look for discussions in SAP community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been addressed.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.