How To Fix R8493 - There is no corresponding basis characteristic for InfoSource &

R8493 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 493

• Message text: There is no corresponding basis characteristic for InfoSource &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8493 - There is no corresponding basis characteristic for InfoSource & ?

  The SAP error message R8493, which states "There is no corresponding basis characteristic for InfoSource &," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration related to InfoSources and their associated characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Characteristics: The error usually indicates that the InfoSource you are trying to use does not have a corresponding basis characteristic defined in the system. This can happen if the InfoSource was created without properly linking it to the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  DataSource Configuration: If the DataSource from which the InfoSource is pulling data does not have the required characteristics defined, this error can occur.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  
  
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been changes in the underlying data model (like changes in the DataSource or InfoObject definitions),