How To Fix DBMAN241 - Selections for characteristic &1 could not be checked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Selections for characteristic &1 could not be checked

What causes this issue?

Due to the complexity of the selections, or because a participating
InfoProvider does not support selections of this complexity, selections
could not be checked for the specified characteristic.
It is possible that more data was returned than corresponds to the
specified conditions.
An example of this is SAP Remote InfoProvider. The extractor
interface does not support exclusive conditions.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN241 - Selections for characteristic &1 could not be checked ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN241 indicates that there is an issue with the selections for a characteristic in a query or report. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when the system is unable to validate the selections made for a specific characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message may not exist in the InfoObject or may not be properly defined.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the characteristic is being pulled may not be available or may have been changed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the characteristic.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data model or the data itself, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Query Design Issues: The query may be incorrectly designed, leading to issues in how selections are processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is correctly defined in the InfoObject. Ensure that it exists and is active.
  Review Data Source: Ensure that the data source is available and that there are no issues with the underlying data model. Check if the data source has been changed or deactivated.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and the associated data.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data model to identify any inconsistencies or missing data entries.
  Query Design Review: Review the query design in the Query Designer to ensure that the selections for the characteristic are correctly set up. Make adjustments as necessary.
  Rebuild Indexes: If applicable, consider rebuilding indexes or performing a data load to refresh the data in the InfoProvider.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and data sources.
  Authorization Objects: Check the relevant authorization objects to ensure the user has the required access.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to DBMAN241 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for additional details that may help diagnose the problem.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.