How To Fix R9078 - No values available for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R9 - Business Explorer

• Message number: 078

• Message text: No values available for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

Currently there are no (single) values available for characteristic
&V2& (&V1&).

How to fix this error?

If you wish to access the characteristic values you must arrange a
transfer of the master data, where necessary.
However, you can use the characteristic without anything else in the
navigation area. Put it in the report tree using drag and drop.
If you want to fix the characteristic to a value or a value interval,
proceed as follows:
Put the characteristic in the filter or in a column tree of the report
definition using drag and drop.
Enter a value or value interval in the entry fields of the value
editor.
Confirm the entry with the Return key.
You can insert or transfer the entries from the value editor in the
filter or the column definition by using the corresponding key.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R9078 - No values available for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message R9078 "No values available for characteristic &1" typically occurs in the context of reporting or analysis when the system cannot find any values for a specified characteristic in the data source being queried. This can happen in various SAP modules, including SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Not Loaded: The characteristic may not have any data loaded into the InfoProvider or data source. This can happen if the data extraction process has not been executed or if there were errors during the data load.
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria applied in the query or report may be too restrictive, leading to no available data for the specified characteristic.
  
  
  Characteristic Not Active: The characteristic may not be active in the InfoObject settings or may not be included in the data model.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data source, such as missing or incorrect data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data for the specified characteristic.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Load: Verify that the data load process has been executed successfully. Check the data load monitor for any errors or warnings related to the InfoProvider.
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Examine the selection criteria in the query or report. Try broadening the criteria to see if any data is returned.
  
  
  Activate Characteristic: Ensure that the characteristic is active in the InfoObject settings. If it is not, activate it and reprocess the data.
  
  
  Validate Data Source: Check the underlying data source for completeness and correctness. Ensure that the data is available and correctly mapped to the characteristic.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data for the characteristic. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  Reprocess Data: If necessary, reprocess the data in the InfoProvider to ensure that all relevant data is available.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoProviders and data loads.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on characteristics, InfoObjects, and data modeling in SAP BW/BI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.