How To Fix R8113 - Basic characteristic &: Entry in RODCHABAS without header entry in RODCHA

R8113 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R8 - Messages from the meta data generation

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Basic characteristic &: Entry in RODCHABAS without header entry in RODCHA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8113 - Basic characteristic &: Entry in RODCHABAS without header entry in RODCHA ?

  The SAP error message R8113, which states "Basic characteristic &: Entry in RODCHABAS without header entry in RODCHA," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there is an inconsistency in the data model, particularly related to characteristics and their definitions.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is a basic characteristic (a characteristic that is not derived from another characteristic) that has an entry in the table RODCHABAS (which stores basic characteristic attributes) but does not have a corresponding entry in the header table RODCHA (which stores the header information for characteristics). This inconsistency can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Model Changes: Changes made to the data model, such as deleting or modifying characteristics, without properly updating the related tables.
  Transport Issues: Issues during the transport of objects from one system to another, where the header entry might not have been transported correctly.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes