How To Fix RS_ADSO_MODEL014 - Inventory reference characteristic missing

RS_ADSO_MODEL014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_ADSO_MODEL - Messages related to the Datastore Object Backend

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Inventory reference characteristic missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_ADSO_MODEL014 - Inventory reference characteristic missing ?

  The SAP error message RS_ADSO_MODEL014 indicates that there is a missing inventory reference characteristic in the context of an Advanced DataStore Object (ADSO) model. This error typically arises when the ADSO is expected to have a certain characteristic that is not defined or is missing in the data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The error usually occurs when the ADSO is designed to include a reference characteristic for inventory management, but that characteristic has not been defined in the ADSO model.
  Model Configuration: The ADSO may be incorrectly configured, or the data source may not be providing the necessary characteristics.
  Data Source Issues: If the data source from which the ADSO is pulling data does not include the required reference characteristic, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check ADSO Configuration:
  
  Go to the ADSO definition in the SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW system.
  Ensure that the required inventory reference characteristic is included in the ADSO model. If it is missing,