How To Fix DBMAN870 - Selection of characteristic &1 is not possible: Not in InfoProvider &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 870

• Message text: Selection of characteristic &1 is not possible: Not in InfoProvider &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN870 - Selection of characteristic &1 is not possible: Not in InfoProvider &2 ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN870 indicates that there is an issue with the selection of a characteristic in a query or report. Specifically, it means that the characteristic you are trying to use (denoted as &1) is not available in the specified InfoProvider (denoted as &2). This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Causes:
  
  Characteristic Not Available: The characteristic you are trying to select is not part of the data model of the InfoProvider you are querying.
  Incorrect InfoProvider: The InfoProvider you are using may not be the correct one for the data you are trying to analyze.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as the removal of a characteristic or changes in the InfoProvider structure, can lead to this error.
  Query Design Issues: If the query was designed with a characteristic that is not included in the InfoProvider, this error will occur.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics in the InfoProvider.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the InfoProvider: Verify that the characteristic you are trying to use is indeed part of the InfoProvider. You can do this by checking the InfoProvider's structure in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Modify the Query: If the characteristic is not available, you may need to modify the query to use a different characteristic that is available in the InfoProvider.
  Update the Data Model: If the characteristic should be available but is not, you may need to update the InfoProvider to include the characteristic. This may involve modifying the underlying data model or re-activating the InfoProvider.
  Check for Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or InfoProvider, ensure that the query is updated accordingly.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoProviders and their characteristics.
  Query Designer: Use the Query Designer to review and modify queries, ensuring that all selected characteristics are valid for the chosen InfoProvider.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on InfoProviders and characteristics in SAP BW/BI.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.