How To Fix RD651 - Characteristic &2 (assigned to InfoObject &1) is not found in system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 651

• Message text: Characteristic &2 (assigned to InfoObject &1) is not found in system

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V2& that is assigned to
InfoObject &V1& is not found in the
system. The desired action cannot be performed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Either create the appropriate characteristic in your system, or
use maintenance view V_TKEBWLH <DS:TRAN.SM30>View Maintenance</> to
change the assignment of the characteristic to
InfoObject/data element/domain.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RD651 - Characteristic &2 (assigned to InfoObject &1) is not found in system ?

  The SAP error message RD651 indicates that a characteristic (identified by &2) assigned to an InfoObject (identified by &1) is not found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the data model or the metadata configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic that is referenced in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to deletion or incorrect configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the characteristic may not have been included in the transport request.
  Incorrect InfoObject Configuration: The InfoObject may have been incorrectly configured or may reference a characteristic that is not valid in the current context.
  Data Source Issues: If the characteristic is part of a data source, there may be issues with the data source configuration or the underlying data model.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Existence: Verify that the characteristic (identified by &2) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Recreate or Restore Characteristic: If the characteristic is missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects, including the characteristic, were included and successfully transported.
  Update InfoObject: If the InfoObject is referencing a characteristic that is no longer valid, update the InfoObject to reference the correct characteristic or remove the reference if it is no longer needed.
  Check Data Source: If the characteristic is part of a data source, ensure that the data source is correctly configured and that it includes the necessary fields.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for InfoObjects and characteristics to understand their configuration and dependencies better.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any troubleshooting steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RD651 error and implement a solution to resolve it.