How To Fix R3505 - No basic characteristic for data element & and domain &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R3 - Service API messages

• Message number: 505

• Message text: No basic characteristic for data element & and domain &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R3505 - No basic characteristic for data element & and domain & ?

  The SAP error message R3505 "No basic characteristic for data element & and domain &" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the data model, particularly with characteristics and their associated data elements.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Basic Characteristic: The error indicates that the system cannot find a basic characteristic associated with the specified data element and domain. This can happen if the characteristic has not been defined properly in the InfoObject or if it has been deleted or not activated.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the InfoObject settings, where the data element or domain is not correctly linked to a basic characteristic.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or incomplete definitions.
  
  
  Data Element or Domain Deletion: If the data element or domain has been deleted or modified in a way that it no longer corresponds to a valid characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition: Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and verify that the InfoObject is correctly defined. Ensure that the data element and domain are correctly assigned.
  
  
  Recreate or Activate Basic Characteristic: If the basic characteristic is missing, you may need to recreate it or activate it if it is in a deactivated state.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings. You may need to re-transport the InfoObject or related objects.
  
  
  Data Element and Domain Verification: Use transaction SE11 to check the data element and domain. Ensure that they exist and are correctly configured.
  
  
  Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the BW system to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other SAP-related discussion boards for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.