How To Fix FINB_MSG_KF_CHAR_TLS018 - Not all characteristics registered in application &1, application area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_MSG_KF_CHAR_TLS -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Not all characteristics registered in application &1, application area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_MSG_KF_CHAR_TLS018 - Not all characteristics registered in application &1, application area &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINB_MSG_KF_CHAR_TLS018 indicates that not all characteristics are registered in the specified application and application area. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with InfoProviders, such as InfoCubes or DataStore Objects (DSOs), and involves characteristics that are not properly defined or registered.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that are expected to be part of the application area are not registered or defined in the system.
  Inconsistent Data Model: There may be inconsistencies in the data model, such as changes made to the InfoObject definitions that have not been reflected in the application area.
  Transport Issues: If the application area was transported from one system to another, some characteristics may not have been included in the transport request.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the InfoProvider or the associated characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Registration:
  
  Go to the relevant application area and check if all the required characteristics are registered.
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench and verify the InfoObjects.
  
  
  
  Re-register Characteristics:
  
  If any characteristics are missing, you may need to re-register them in the application area.
  This can typically be done by going to the InfoObject maintenance and ensuring that all necessary characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the InfoProvider to identify any inconsistencies.
  You can use transaction RS_CHECK to run consistency checks on your InfoProviders.
  
  
  
  Transport Request Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included.
  If any objects were missed, you may need to create a new transport request to include them.
  
  
  
  Re-activate InfoObjects:
  
  Sometimes, re-activating the InfoObjects can resolve the issue. You can do this by going to the InfoObject maintenance and re-activating the objects.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest support packages and notes, as there may be fixes related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RS_CHECK: Consistency Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on InfoProviders and characteristics for best practices in configuration and management.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation, as they may have additional tools or insights into the specific configuration of your system.