How To Fix R7071 - Characteristic &1 has no master data but is an export DataSource

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Characteristic &1 has no master data but is an export DataSource

What causes this issue?

The characteristic &V1& has no master data, texts nor hierarchies. It
is also marked as an export DataSource. This label is only valid when a
characteristic has master data, texts or hierarchies.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7071 - Characteristic &1 has no master data but is an export DataSource ?

  The SAP error message R7071 indicates that a characteristic (in this case, represented by &1) does not have any master data associated with it, yet it is being used as an export DataSource. This situation typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when trying to extract data from a source system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The characteristic in question does not have any master data entries in the relevant InfoObject. This means that there are no valid values or descriptions for that characteristic.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DataSource may be incorrectly configured to use a characteristic that is not set up properly in the source system.
  Data Source Type: The DataSource is expected to export data related to the characteristic, but since there is no master data, it cannot fulfill this requirement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify if the characteristic has any master data entries. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW system and checking the master data table.
  
  Use transaction code RSD1 to access the InfoObject and check for master data.
  
  
  
  Load Master Data: If there is no master data, you may need to load it. This can be done by:
  
  Creating master data entries manually.
  Running a master data load process if the data is available in the source system.
  
  
  
  Review DataSource Configuration: Ensure that the DataSource is correctly configured to use the characteristic. Check the settings in the DataSource to confirm that it is set up to pull the correct data.
  
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench and review the DataSource settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Extraction Logic: If the characteristic is not supposed to have master data, consider adjusting the extraction logic or the DataSource configuration to avoid using it as an export DataSource.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific DataSource and characteristic to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance.
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Data Modeling: Understanding the data model and how characteristics and master data interact in SAP BW can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7071 error and ensure that your DataSource is functioning correctly.