How To Fix CLBW001 - Error generating domain for characteristic &1

CLBW001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLBW - Classification and BW

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Error generating domain for characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLBW001 - Error generating domain for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message CLBW001 indicates that there is an issue with generating a domain for a characteristic in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects. This error typically arises when there is a problem with the characteristic definition or its associated data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Characteristic Definition: The characteristic may not be defined correctly in the InfoObject or may be missing altogether.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the characteristic may not be compatible with the expected domain.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the characteristic is supposed to represent.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to generate the domain for the characteristic.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues in the BW system, such as problems with the database or transport layer.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction RSD1) and verify that the characteristic is defined correctly.
  Ensure that all