How To Fix RS011 - No master data display for the chosen characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS - BRST Reporting Support Tools: Communication Handler

• Message number: 011

• Message text: No master data display for the chosen characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS011 - No master data display for the chosen characteristic ?

  The SAP error message RS011 ("No master data display for the chosen characteristic") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user attempts to display master data for a characteristic that does not have any associated data or is not properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  No Master Data Exists: The characteristic you are trying to view does not have any master data entries in the system.
  Data Not Loaded: The master data for the characteristic has not been loaded into the InfoObject or the data load process has failed.
  Incorrect InfoObject Configuration: The InfoObject may not be properly configured, or it may not be activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the master data for the characteristic.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to filter the master data may not match any existing entries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify if there is any master data for the characteristic in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW system and checking the master data entries.
  Load Master Data: If there is no master data, ensure that the data load process for the characteristic is executed successfully. Check the data load logs for any errors.
  Activate InfoObject: If the InfoObject is not activated, activate it in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the master data. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria to ensure they match existing master data entries.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSMO (Monitor Data Load) to manage and troubleshoot master data issues.
  Data Load Monitoring: Use transaction RSMO to monitor the data load process and check for any errors that may have occurred during the loading of master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and master data management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RS011 error and implement the appropriate solution.