How To Fix DBMAN452 - Characteristic &1 is not a basic characteristic

DBMAN452 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 452

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not a basic characteristic

What causes this issue?

The function module was called in such a way that an error occurs when
the characteristic used is not a basic characteristic.

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?

Note the subsequent messages.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN452 - Characteristic &1 is not a basic characteristic ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN452 indicates that a characteristic you are trying to use in a query or report is not recognized as a basic characteristic. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with InfoObjects and queries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Basic Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use is not defined as a basic characteristic in the InfoObject settings. Basic characteristics are those that can be used as dimensions in queries and reports.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the characteristic is part of a hierarchy or is a navigational attribute, it may not be treated as a basic characteristic.
  Data Model Configuration: The data model may not be configured correctly, or the characteristic may not be activated in the relevant InfoProvider.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1) and check the definition of the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that it is marked as a basic