How To Fix ALM_US_BW056 - No Characteristic Alias Name Found. Can not create Datasource Name!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ALM_US_BW - Messages for ALM BW Reporting

• Message number: 056

• Message text: No Characteristic Alias Name Found. Can not create Datasource Name!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ALM_US_BW056 - No Characteristic Alias Name Found. Can not create Datasource Name! ?

  The SAP error message ALM_US_BW056: No Characteristic Alias Name Found. Can not create Datasource Name! typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the characteristics defined in the InfoObject. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid alias name for a characteristic, which is necessary for creating a DataSource.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alias Name: The characteristic in question does not have an alias name defined. Alias names are used to provide a user-friendly name for the characteristic, which is essential for creating DataSources.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the InfoObject or the DataSource itself.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from another system, the alias name might not have been transported correctly.
  DataSource Definition: The DataSource may be incorrectly defined or not properly linked to the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1).
  Locate the characteristic that is causing the issue.
  Ensure that an alias name is defined for the characteristic. If not, create an alias name.
  
  
  
  Define Alias Name:
  
  In the InfoObject maintenance screen, navigate to the "Attributes" tab.
  Look for the "Alias" section and enter a valid alias name for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Recreate DataSource:
  
  After defining the alias name, try to recreate the DataSource. This can be done in the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the characteristic was transported, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects, including alias names, were included.
  
  
  
  Review DataSource Settings:
  
  Ensure that the DataSource is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate InfoObjects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSPC: Process Chain maintenance (if applicable)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ALM_US_BW056 error and successfully create the DataSource.