How To Fix RD014 - Partitioning characteristic has to be entered

RD014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RD - CO-PA Connection to SAP BW

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Partitioning characteristic has to be entered

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RD014 - Details

• The SAP error message RD014, which states "Partitioning characteristic has to be entered," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when you are trying to create or manage a data partitioning setup. This error indicates that a required characteristic for partitioning has not been specified.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Partitioning Characteristic: When defining a partition for a data model (like InfoCube, DSO, or CompositeProvider), the system requires a characteristic to be specified for partitioning. If this characteristic is not provided, the error will occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the data model may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the necessary partitioning characteristic.
  Data Model Type: Certain types of data models may have specific requirements for partitioning that are not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RD014 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partitioning Settings:
  
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