How To Fix /EACC/DR013 - Add characteristic &1 as source/target field

/EACC/DR013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACC/DR -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Add characteristic &1 as source/target field

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/EACC/DR013 - Details

• The SAP error message /EACC/DR013 Add characteristic &1 as source/target field typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, particularly when working with SAP Data Services or SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted by &1) needs to be added as either a source or target field in a data flow or transformation process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not included in the data flow or transformation mapping. This can happen if the characteristic was not selected or if it was inadvertently removed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the data model or transformation settings that prevent the characteristic from being recognized.
  Data Source Changes: If the underlying data source has changed (e.g., fields were added or removed), the mapping may no longer be valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Add the Characteristic:
  
  Go to the relevant data flow or transformation where the error occurred.
  Locate the mapping