How To Fix RH304 - Object version of basic characteristic & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RH - BW: Hierarchies ( basic functions )

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Object version of basic characteristic & is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RH304 - Object version of basic characteristic & is not active ?

  The SAP error message RH304 indicates that there is an issue with the object version of a basic characteristic in the context of SAP's Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP). This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or use a characteristic that is not active or has not been properly defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Object Version: The basic characteristic in question is not active. This can happen if the characteristic has been created but not activated, or if it has been deactivated.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or structure that affect the characteristic may lead to this error if the changes have not been properly activated.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic, leading to the perception that it is inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Characteristic:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for BW) and check the status of the characteristic.
  If it is inactive, activate it. This can usually be done by right-clicking on the characteristic and selecting the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the characteristic was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that the characteristic is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that all related objects are activated and consistent.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Rebuild InfoObjects:
  
  In some cases, it may be necessary to rebuild the InfoObjects associated with the characteristic. This can be done through the relevant transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to characteristics include RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on managing characteristics and InfoObjects in BW or IBP.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW/IBP administrator for further assistance.