How To Fix R7B062 - No characteristics have been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7B - BW Metadata (InfoCube, InfoObject, InfoObject catalog)

• Message number: 062

• Message text: No characteristics have been defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B062 - No characteristics have been defined ?

  The SAP error message R7B062, which states "No characteristics have been defined," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with InfoObjects, queries, or data modeling. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any characteristics defined for a particular InfoProvider or query.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The InfoObject or InfoProvider you are trying to use does not have any characteristics defined. This could happen if the InfoObject was created but not properly configured.
  Incorrect Query Design: If you are trying to execute a query that does not have any characteristics selected, this error will occur.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not be properly linked to the InfoProvider, leading to a lack of characteristics.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObjects were transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing characteristics.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Configuration:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and verify that the characteristics are defined for the InfoObject in question.
  Ensure that the InfoObject is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and check if any characteristics are selected in the rows or columns.
  If no characteristics are selected, add the necessary characteristics to the query.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Source:
  
  Ensure that the data source is correctly linked to the InfoProvider and that it contains the necessary characteristics.
  Check the data source settings and ensure that it is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings related to the InfoObjects.
  Re-import the transport if necessary or manually recreate the missing characteristics.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the InfoProvider:
  
  If the InfoProvider is corrupted or misconfigured, consider rebuilding it or creating a new one with the required characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects, InfoProviders, and query design.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the R7B062 error and implement a solution to resolve it.