How To Fix RS2HANA_VIEW102 - External SAP HANA view: No characteristic without structure or key figure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_VIEW - HANA Views for BW Objects

• Message number: 102

• Message text: External SAP HANA view: No characteristic without structure or key figure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW102 - External SAP HANA view: No characteristic without structure or key figure ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW102 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of an external SAP HANA view. Specifically, the error states that there is "No characteristic without structure or key figure." This typically means that the view you are trying to create or access does not have any valid characteristics that can be used for reporting or analysis.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The view may not have any characteristics defined that are not part of a structure or key figure. In SAP HANA views, characteristics are essential for defining the dimensions of the data.
  Incorrect View Definition: The view might be incorrectly defined, leading to the absence of necessary fields.
  Data Model Issues: There could be issues in the underlying data model that prevent the view from being constructed correctly.
  Incompatible Data Types: If the characteristics defined in the view are not compatible with the expected data types, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check View Definition: Review the definition of the external SAP HANA view. Ensure that it includes at least one characteristic that is not part of a structure or key figure.
  Add Characteristics: If the view lacks necessary characteristics, modify the view to include them. This can be done in the SAP HANA Studio or through the relevant modeling tools.
  Validate Data Model: Ensure that the underlying data model is correctly set up and that all necessary tables and fields are included in the view.
  Data Type Compatibility: Verify that the data types of the characteristics are compatible with the expected types in the view definition.
  Rebuild the View: If necessary, consider rebuilding the view from scratch to ensure that all components are correctly defined.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HANA Studio: Use the SAP HANA Studio to manage and edit your HANA views. It provides tools for checking the structure and properties of your views.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on creating and managing external HANA views.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Debugging Tools: Utilize debugging tools available in SAP HANA to trace the execution of the view and identify where the issue may be occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS2HANA_VIEW102 error and successfully create or access the external SAP HANA view.