How To Fix RS_SMA_DAP135 - Characteristic &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_SMA_DAP -

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_SMA_DAP135 - Characteristic &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RS_SMA_DAP135 indicates that a characteristic specified in a query or report does not exist in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) queries.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the query does not exist in the InfoObject catalog or the data model.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the characteristic name or ID.
  Deleted or Inactive Characteristic: The characteristic may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Characteristic Name: Check the spelling and ensure that the characteristic name or ID is correct.
  Check InfoObjects: Go to the InfoObjects in the SAP BW system and verify if the characteristic exists. You can do this by navigating to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) and checking the InfoObjects.
  Activate the Characteristic: If the characteristic exists but is inactive, activate it in the InfoObject maintenance.
  Check Transport Logs: If the characteristic was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that the transport was successful.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  Rebuild Queries: If the characteristic is part of a query, try to rebuild the query to ensure that it is referencing the correct objects.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance) to manage and check InfoObjects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on InfoObjects and characteristics in BW/BI.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.