How To Fix CX693 - Column for characteristic & is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 693

• Message text: Column for characteristic & is empty

What causes this issue?

In planning tables, each column must contain values.

System Response

The system has found that this is not the case for this characteristic.

How to fix this error?

Enter values in the column for this characteristic.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX693 - Column for characteristic & is empty ?

  The SAP error message CX693, which states "Column for characteristic & is empty," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the data being processed or displayed in a query or report. This error indicates that a specific characteristic (dimension) in your data model does not have any values populated, which can lead to issues in reporting or analysis.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The characteristic in question may not have any data associated with it in the underlying InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DataStore Object).
  Data Load Issues: There may have been issues during the data extraction or loading process, resulting in incomplete data.
  Filter Settings: Filters applied in the query may be excluding all data for that characteristic.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be incorrectly designed, leading to the characteristic not being populated as expected.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the characteristic may not be maintained or may have been deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Load: Verify that the data load process has completed successfully and that the characteristic has data in the source system. You can do this by checking the relevant InfoProvider.
  Review Filters: Examine any filters applied in the query to ensure they are not excluding all data for the characteristic.
  Query Design: Review the query design in the Query Designer to ensure that the characteristic is correctly included and configured.
  Master Data Maintenance: Check the master data for the characteristic to ensure it is maintained and not empty.
  Data Preview: Use the data preview functionality in the InfoProvider to see if the characteristic has values.
  Reprocess Data: If there were issues during data loading, consider reprocessing the data load to ensure all data is correctly populated.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoProviders and monitor data loads.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs in the data loading process to identify any issues that may have occurred during extraction or loading.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed troubleshooting steps related to specific InfoProviders or queries.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP BW/BI administrator or support team for further assistance.