How To Fix RS_SMA_DAP129 - Characteristic &1 does not exist

RS_SMA_DAP129 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_SMA_DAP -

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_SMA_DAP129 - Characteristic &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RS_SMA_DAP129, which states "Characteristic &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a query or report is trying to access a characteristic that is not defined in the data model or InfoObject catalog.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the error message (denoted by &1) is not defined in the InfoObjects or the data model.
  Incorrect Query Definition: The query may be incorrectly defined, referencing a characteristic that has been deleted or renamed.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not be properly configured, leading to missing characteristics in the data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools and check if the characteristic exists in the InfoObjects. If it does not exist, you may need to