How To Fix RS_EXCEPTION401 - The values of characteristic &1 could not be checked

RS_EXCEPTION401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_EXCEPTION - Exception Messages

• Message number: 401

• Message text: The values of characteristic &1 could not be checked

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RS_EXCEPTION401 - Details

• The SAP error message RS_EXCEPTION401, which states "The values of characteristic &1 could not be checked," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the data being processed, particularly with the characteristics in a query or data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Values: The characteristic values being used in the query or data model may not exist in the master data or may be invalid.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the data model, such as missing or incorrect data in the InfoObjects.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristic values.
  Data Source Problems: The data source may not be properly configured or may not contain the expected data.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, there may be inconsistencies between the development and production environments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Verify that