How To Fix RSAN_RT504 - Characteristic value &3 for characteristic &1 (&2) not found

RSAN_RT504 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAN_RT - Messages for Runtime Analysis

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Characteristic value &3 for characteristic &1 (&2) not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAN_RT504 - Characteristic value &3 for characteristic &1 (&2) not found ?

  The SAP error message RSAN_RT504 indicates that a specific characteristic value for a characteristic is not found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with queries, data extraction, or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error message RSAN_RT504 can be caused by several factors:
  
  
  Missing Data: The characteristic value you are trying to access does not exist in the InfoObject or the underlying data source. This could be due to data not being loaded or incorrect data extraction.
  
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Value: The characteristic value specified in the query or report may be misspelled or formatted incorrectly.
  
  
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as changes in InfoObjects, attributes, or hierarchies, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain characteristic values.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the characteristic values are