How To Fix BWSD160 - Characteristic relationships and central settings of &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BWSD - Messages for Scenario Transfer

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Characteristic relationships and central settings of &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BWSD160 - Characteristic relationships and central settings of &1 ?

  The SAP error message BWSD160 typically relates to issues with characteristic relationships and central settings in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error can occur when there are inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the characteristic relationships or when the central settings for the InfoObject are not properly defined.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Characteristic Relationships: The error may arise if there are inconsistencies in the characteristic relationships defined for the InfoObject. This can happen if the relationships are not properly maintained or if there are missing entries.
  
  
  Missing Central Settings: The central settings for the InfoObject may not be defined correctly. This includes settings related to the data model, such as the hierarchy or the attributes of the InfoObject.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject or its settings were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be issues with the transport that lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model that affect the characteristic relationships can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Relationships: Go to the characteristic relationships in the SAP BW system and verify that all relationships are correctly defined. Ensure that there are no missing or inconsistent entries.
  
  
  Review Central Settings: Check the central settings for the InfoObject in question. Make sure that all necessary settings are defined and that they are consistent with the overall data model.
  
  
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included. You may need to re-transport or manually adjust settings.
  
  
  Recreate Relationships: If the characteristic relationships are corrupted or inconsistent, consider recreating them from scratch to ensure they are correctly defined.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access the InfoObjects and characteristic relationships.
  SAP BW Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for best practices on maintaining characteristic relationships and central settings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP BW expert or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.