How To Fix DBMAN304 - Error determining the SID of compounded characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Error determining the SID of compounded characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

When you determine the SID of a compounded characteristic for data that
has been read using a virtual InfoProvider, you have to select in
addition to the characteristic itself, any higher-level characteristics
that belong to it.

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?

Select the characteristic and all of the characteristics above it, or
read only the characteristic value and not the SID, if this is at all
possible.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN304 - Error determining the SID of compounded characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN304 indicates that there is an issue with determining the System ID (SID) of a compounded characteristic in the context of database management. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there are problems with the data model or the characteristics being used in queries or reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The compounded characteristic may not be properly configured in the data model. This could be due to missing entries in the characteristic or issues with the underlying data source.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from correctly identifying the SID for the compounded characteristic.
  Transport Issues: If the compounded characteristic was recently transported from another system, there may be issues with the transport that have not been resolved.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the compounded characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration of the compounded characteristic in the SAP BW or HANA model. Ensure that all necessary attributes and hierarchies are correctly defined.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data to ensure that there are no missing or incorrect entries that could be causing the issue.
  Rebuild the Characteristic: If the compounded characteristic is corrupted, consider rebuilding it. This may involve deleting and recreating the characteristic or reassigning its properties.
  Check Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the compounded characteristic. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for information on compounded characteristics and their configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for checking the data model and characteristics.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.