How To Fix DU047 - Characteristic &1 is not in the field catalog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DU - Data transfer to SAP-EIS

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not in the field catalog

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DU047 - Characteristic &1 is not in the field catalog ?

  The SAP error message DU047 indicates that a characteristic specified in a query or report is not included in the field catalog. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to use a characteristic that has not been defined or is not available for the specific query or report you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Not Defined: The characteristic you are trying to use has not been defined in the InfoObject catalog.
  Field Catalog Issues: The field catalog for the query does not include the specified characteristic.
  Query Design: The query may not have been designed to include the characteristic, or it may have been removed from the query definition.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing access to the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Catalog:
  
  Go to the query designer and check the field catalog to ensure that the characteristic is included.
  If it is not present, you may need to add it to the field catalog.
  
  
  
  Modify Query:
  
  If you have access to the query designer, modify the query to include the missing characteristic.
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined in the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Check InfoObject:
  
  Verify that the characteristic is active and properly defined in the InfoObject catalog.
  If necessary, activate the InfoObject or make adjustments to its settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Query:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query from scratch, ensuring that all necessary characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and field catalogs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing InfoObjects and field catalogs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further assistance.