How To Fix KF441 - No data exists in superior characteristic &1 for characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 441

• Message text: No data exists in superior characteristic &1 for characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

Characteristic "&V2&" is dependent on characteristic "&V1&". In cycle "
&V3&", segment "&V4&", however, the higher-level characteristic "&V1&"
does not contain data. The profitability segments on the receiver side
for this segment therefore contain an invalid combination of
characteristics. For this reason, at least one of the receivers for
this segment is invalid.

System Response

The invalid receivers are not included in further processing.

How to fix this error?

Correct the receiver tracing factor for the affected segment "&V4&".

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KF441 - No data exists in superior characteristic &1 for characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message KF441 ("No data exists in superior characteristic &1 for characteristic &2") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when you are trying to access or analyze data in a multi-dimensional model (like an InfoCube or a DataStore Object) that involves characteristics and hierarchies.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there is no data available for the specified superior characteristic (e.g., a higher-level characteristic in a hierarchy) for the given characteristic. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The data for the superior characteristic does not exist in the InfoProvider or the data source you are querying.
  Hierarchy Issues: If you are using hierarchies, the superior characteristic may not have any associated data for the specific characteristic you are querying.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be incorrectly designed, leading to a situation where it expects data that is not present.
  Data Loading Issues: There may have been issues during the data loading process, resulting in incomplete data in the InfoProvider.
  Filters or Selections: Filters applied in the query may be too restrictive, leading to no data being returned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KF441 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Availability:
  
  Verify that data exists for the superior characteristic in the relevant InfoProvider. You can do this by running a simple query or using transaction codes like RSA1 to check the data in the InfoCube or DataStore Object.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchies:
  
  If you are using hierarchies, ensure that the hierarchy is correctly defined and that there are no missing nodes or levels that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Examine Query Design:
  
  Review the query design in the BEx Query Designer. Ensure that the characteristics and key figures are correctly set up and that there are no conflicting filters.
  
  
  
  Check Data Load Process:
  
  Investigate the data load process to ensure that it completed successfully and that there were no errors during the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) process.
  
  
  
  Adjust Filters:
  
  If filters are applied in the query, try removing or adjusting them to see if data can be retrieved.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that might provide additional context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for BW and BEx Query Designer for more details on characteristics, hierarchies, and query design best practices.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KF441 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.