How To Fix CLBW006 - No valid characteristics found for InfoObject

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLBW - Classification and BW

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No valid characteristics found for InfoObject

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLBW006 - No valid characteristics found for InfoObject ?

  The SAP error message CLBW006: No valid characteristics found for InfoObject typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to execute a query or perform an operation that requires certain characteristics (dimensions) to be present in the InfoObject, but they are not found.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The InfoObject you are trying to use does not have any valid characteristics assigned to it. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing data.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query you are trying to execute may not be designed correctly, leading to the absence of required characteristics.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as the deletion or modification of characteristics, can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics, leading to them being considered "invalid."
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing characteristics.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Configuration:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and verify that the required characteristics are defined and active.
  Ensure that the InfoObject is correctly configured with the necessary attributes and hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and check if the required characteristics are included in the query.
  Make sure that the characteristics are correctly linked to the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Data Model Verification:
  
  Check if there have been any recent changes to the data model that might have affected the InfoObject.
  If characteristics were deleted or modified, consider restoring them or adjusting the query accordingly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoObject and its characteristics.
  Check the authorization objects related to the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the InfoObject was recently transported, verify that all related objects were transported correctly.
  Check for any transport errors or missing objects in the target system.
  
  
  
  Re-activate InfoObject:
  
  Sometimes, re-activating the InfoObject can resolve issues. You can do this in the InfoObject maintenance transaction.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and query design.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team for further assistance.