How To Fix J5230 - Char. derivation: Program &1 for analysis structure &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Char. derivation: Program &1 for analysis structure &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5230 - Char. derivation: Program &1 for analysis structure &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message J5230 indicates that there is an issue with the character derivation in the context of an analysis structure. Specifically, it states that the program associated with the analysis structure does not exist. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Program: The program specified in the error message for the analysis structure is not available in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The program was never created or transported to the system.
  The program was deleted or is inactive.
  There is a typo or incorrect reference in the analysis structure configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the analysis structure was transported from another system, the associated program may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: The analysis structure may not be correctly configured, leading to a reference to a non-existent program.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Program Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SE38 (ABAP Editor) and check if the program specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Review Analysis Structure Configuration:
  
  Use transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the configuration of the analysis structure.
  Ensure that the program name is correctly specified and that all necessary components are in place.
  
  
  
  Transport the Program:
  
  If the program exists in another system (e.g., development or quality), ensure that it is included in a transport request and transported to the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for character derivation and analysis structures to ensure proper setup.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.