How To Fix RJ301 - Basic characteristic does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the basic characteristic exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObjects in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Recreate or Restore: If the characteristic has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup or transport.
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the characteristic is correctly configured in the InfoProvider and that it is included in the relevant data model.
  Transport Check: If the characteristic was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully and that all dependencies are met.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Data Source Validation: Validate the data source to ensure that it is correctly set up to include the required characteristic.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on characteristics and InfoObjects in BW.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.