How To Fix DBMAN884 - Characteristic &1 not found in InfoProvider &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 884

• Message text: Characteristic &1 not found in InfoProvider &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN884 - Characteristic &1 not found in InfoProvider &2 ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN884 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) could not be found in the specified InfoProvider (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of reporting or data extraction processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message does not exist in the InfoProvider. This could be due to a typo in the characteristic name or the characteristic not being included in the InfoProvider's structure.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as the removal or renaming of characteristics, this could lead to the error.
  Incorrect Query Definition: The query or report may be incorrectly defined, referencing characteristics that are not part of the InfoProvider.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Characteristic Name: Check the spelling and ensure that the characteristic name is correct. Make sure it matches exactly with what is defined in the InfoProvider.
  Check InfoProvider Structure: Open the InfoProvider in the SAP BW modeling tools (like RSA1) and verify that the characteristic is indeed part of the InfoProvider. If it is missing, you may need to add it.
  Review Query Definition: If you are running a query, review the query definition in the BEx Query Designer to ensure that all referenced characteristics are valid and exist in the InfoProvider.
  Data Model Consistency: If there have been changes to the data model, ensure that all dependent objects are updated accordingly. You may need to regenerate the InfoProvider or the query.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings. Ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Re-activate InfoProvider: Sometimes, reactivating the InfoProvider can resolve inconsistencies. You can do this in the InfoProvider maintenance transaction.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access InfoProviders and check their structure.
  BEx Query Designer: Use the BEx Query Designer to review and modify queries that may be causing the error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on InfoProviders and characteristics in BW/BI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the DBMAN884 error and implement a solution to resolve it.