How To Fix 28576 - Deleted: characteristic &1 with value &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 576

• Message text: Deleted: characteristic &1 with value &2

What causes this issue?

Value &v2& for characteristic &v1& has been deleted from the
configuration.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28576 - Deleted: characteristic &1 with value &2 ?

  The SAP error message 28576, which states "Deleted: characteristic &1 with value &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with characteristics and their values in InfoObjects or data models. This error indicates that a characteristic (identified by &1) has been marked as deleted, and the system is trying to reference a value (identified by &2) associated with that characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use has been deleted from the InfoObject or data model. This can happen if the InfoObject was removed or if it was marked as inactive.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data model or the data itself, where references to deleted characteristics still exist.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it’s possible that the characteristic was deleted in one system but not in another, leading to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoObject Status: Verify the status of the characteristic in the InfoObject. If it has been deleted, you may need to restore it or adjust your data model to remove references to it.
  Data Model Adjustment: If the characteristic is no longer needed, ensure that all references to it in queries, reports, and data models are removed or updated to reflect the current structure.
  Re-activate Characteristic: If the characteristic was mistakenly deleted, you can re-activate it if it is still available in the system.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the BW system to identify and resolve any inconsistencies related to the deleted characteristic.
  Transport Management: If the issue arose due to transport, ensure that all systems are synchronized and that the necessary characteristics are present in all environments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoObjects and check their status.
  Logs and Traces: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to InfoObjects and data modeling for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support portal for further assistance.