How To Fix RJ301 - Basic characteristic does not exist

RJ301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RJ - BW Extractor Handling Message Class

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Basic characteristic does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RJ301 - Basic characteristic does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RJ301, which states "Basic characteristic does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Warehouse (BW) or when working with characteristics in the context of reporting or data modeling. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a basic characteristic that is required for a certain operation, such as a query or a data extraction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The basic characteristic that is being referenced in a query or report does not exist in the InfoObject catalog or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the data model or InfoProvider.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not be correctly set up to include the required characteristic.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Existence: Verify that