How To Fix /ACCGO/CAS_FLLW_MSG417 - Global derived characteristic &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CAS_FLLW_MSG -

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Global derived characteristic &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_FLLW_MSG417 - Global derived characteristic &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_FLLW_MSG417 Global derived characteristic &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to reference a global derived characteristic that has not been defined or is not available in the current context. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly in the context of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with data models or queries.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Definition: The global derived characteristic referenced by &1 has not been created or defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the characteristic is expected to be available but is not properly set up.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or activated correctly.
  Versioning Issues: The characteristic may exist in a different version of the data model or system that is not currently active.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Definition: Verify if the global derived characteristic exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant data model or characteristic definition area in SAP.
  Create/Define Characteristic: If the characteristic does not exist, you may need to create it. This involves defining the characteristic in the appropriate data model or InfoObject.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that all configurations related to the characteristic are correct. This includes checking any dependencies or settings that may affect its availability.
  Transport Check: If the characteristic was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully transported and activated.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance) to manage characteristics and data models.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.