How To Fix J5208 - Analysis structure &1 does not contain mandatory characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Analysis structure &1 does not contain mandatory characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

Each analysis structure must contain certain characteristics (mandatory
characteristics). These are automatically added to the analysis
structure when it is created.
This analysis structure does not contain the specified characteristic,
despite the fact that the characteristic is mandatory. Table entries
may have been changed.

System Response

The analysis structure cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Regenerate the dictionary objects of the analysis structure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5208 - Analysis structure &1 does not contain mandatory characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message J5208 indicates that there is an issue with an analysis structure in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). Specifically, it means that the analysis structure you are trying to use does not contain a mandatory characteristic that is required for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mandatory Characteristic: The analysis structure defined in your query or report does not include a characteristic that is marked as mandatory. This could be due to changes in the data model or the query definition.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may have been designed without including all necessary characteristics, or there may have been a change in the underlying data model that has not been reflected in the query.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not be properly configured, or the characteristics may not be available in the data source being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Analysis