How To Fix BS_ANLY_OP_BIA003 - Characteristic &1 cannot be chosen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS_ANLY_OP_BIA - Administration of Operational BIA

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Characteristic &1 cannot be chosen

What causes this issue?

You have entered an invalid <DS:DE.BSANLY_OP_BIA_PARTITION_FLD>partition
criterion</>.

System Response

Only <DS:DE.AQ_PARAM>Program Selections</> of the specified
<DS:DE.AQ_SGNAME>InfoSet</> can be chosen.

How to fix this error?

Choose an appropriate <DS:DE.BSANLY_OP_BIA_PARTITION_FLD>partition
criterion</> using the input help (F4).

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 BS_ANLY_OP_BIA003 - Characteristic &1 cannot be chosen ?

  The SAP error message BS_ANLY_OP_BIA003 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) cannot be chosen in the context of a Business Intelligence (BI) or Business Warehouse (BW) operation. This error typically arises in scenarios involving queries, reports, or data extraction processes where certain characteristics are not available for selection.
  Causes:
  
  Characteristic Not Active: The characteristic may not be active in the InfoObject or may not be included in the relevant InfoProvider.
  Authorization Issues: The user may lack the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as the deletion or modification of the characteristic, can lead to this error.
  Query Design Issues: The characteristic may not be included in the query definition or may have been removed from the query.
  Incompatibility with the Query: The characteristic may not be compatible with the current query context or the data source being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Activation:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance and ensure that the characteristic is active and properly configured.
  Verify that the characteristic is included in the relevant InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DataStore Object).
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have access to the characteristic. This can be done through transaction codes like SU53 (to analyze authorization issues) or PFCG (to manage roles).
  
  
  
  Examine Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and check if the characteristic is included in the query definition.
  If it has been removed, you may need to add it back to the query.
  
  
  
  Data Model Verification:
  
  Review any recent changes made to the data model that might affect the characteristic. If it has been deleted or modified, you may need to adjust your queries accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Compatibility:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is compatible with the data source and the context of the query. Some characteristics may not be valid in certain contexts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide fixes or workarounds for this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.