How To Fix RD016 - Enter a valid field name as partitioning characteristic

RD016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Enter a valid field name as partitioning characteristic

What causes this issue?

For the field name for partitioning, you must enter a selected
characteristic used in the segment table and not hidden for CO-PA. The
string you entered is not a field name.

How to fix this error?

Enter one of the selected characteristics as the field name for
partitioning.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RD016 - Details

• The SAP error message RD016, which states "Enter a valid field name as partitioning characteristic," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when you are trying to define a partitioning characteristic for a data model, InfoProvider, or similar object. This error indicates that the field name you have entered is not recognized as a valid partitioning characteristic.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Field Name: The field name you entered does not exist in the data model or InfoObject you are working with.
  Field Not Suitable for Partitioning: The field may not be suitable for partitioning due to its data type or characteristics.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the field name you entered.
  Field Not Active: The field may not be active or available in the current context or version of the data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Name: Verify that the field name you are trying to use is correct. Ensure that