How To Fix EYE017 - Characteristic &1 does not exist. Check authorizations.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EYE - Messages in queries for analysis authorizations

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not exist. Check authorizations.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

What causes this issue?

In preparation for the authorization check, the properties of the
InfoObject &v1& should be read.
The InfoObject &v1&, however, does not exist or is not active.

System Response

There could be errors as the authorization check and query execution
continue to run.

How to fix this error?

Check your authorizations. It may be that at least one authorization
still contains the InfoObject &v1&, although this does not exist. It
may be that the authorization was transported and the InfoObject was set
to non-authorization relevant or deleted afterwards.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EYE017 - Characteristic &1 does not exist. Check authorizations. ?

  The SAP error message EYE017, which states "Characteristic &1 does not exist. Check authorizations," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when a user attempts to access a characteristic that is either not defined in the system or for which the user does not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message (represented by &1) does not exist in the InfoObject catalog or the data model.
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the characteristic, even if it exists.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the InfoProvider or the data model that is preventing the characteristic from being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Existence:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools and verify if the characteristic exists in the InfoObject catalog.
  Use transaction code RSD1 to check the InfoObjects and ensure that the characteristic is defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs. This will show you the authorization checks that failed.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the characteristic. This may involve checking the authorization objects related to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the characteristic exists but is not functioning as expected, review the configuration of the InfoProvider or the data model to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Check for any filters or restrictions that may be applied to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the characteristic was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system.
  Use transaction code RSA1 to check the status of the InfoObjects and ensure they are active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific characteristic and its usage.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to InfoObjects and characteristics in SAP BW.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EYE017 error and implement the appropriate solution.