How To Fix AFWCH_DB137 - Characteristics in analysis struct. & do not match sample Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFWCH_DB - Analyzer Framework: Data Basis (Charact., Structures, Segm.)

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Characteristics in analysis struct. & do not match sample Customizing

What causes this issue?

You can only transfer the exception handling for characteristics from
the sample Customizing if the characteristics in the specified analysis
structure at least to some extent match up with the characteristics
that are designated as exceptions in the sample Customizing.
In this case, the analysis structure contains no characteristics that
are designated as exceptions in the sample Customizing.

System Response

The system does not allow you to transfer the exception handling for
characteristics from the sample Customizing.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the exception handling manually if necessary.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFWCH_DB137 - Characteristics in analysis struct. & do not match sample Customizing ?

  The SAP error message AFWCH_DB137 indicates that there is a mismatch between the characteristics defined in an analysis structure and the characteristics that are available in the sample customizing. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics, where analysis structures are used to define how data is analyzed and reported.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Characteristics: The characteristics defined in the analysis structure do not match those that are available in the sample customizing. This could be due to changes in the data model, such as adding or removing characteristics.
  Incorrect Configuration: The analysis structure may have been configured incorrectly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the analysis structure was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the mismatch.
  Versioning Issues: Different versions of the analysis structure or characteristics may exist in different environments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Analysis Structure: Review the analysis structure configuration to ensure that all characteristics are correctly defined and match those in the sample customizing.
  Update Sample Customizing: If the characteristics in the analysis structure are correct, you may need to update the sample customizing to include the necessary characteristics.
  Recreate Analysis Structure: If the issue persists, consider recreating the analysis structure to ensure that it is correctly aligned with the available characteristics.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to perform consistency checks on the InfoObjects and the analysis structure.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the AFWCH_DB137 error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance) for managing and troubleshooting data models.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AFWCH_DB137 error message in your SAP environment.