How To Fix RSAN_RT511 - Data contains invalid characteristic values for attribute &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAN_RT - Messages for Runtime Analysis

• Message number: 511

• Message text: Data contains invalid characteristic values for attribute &1 (&2)

MESS SHORT TEXT: Data contains invalid characteristic values for
attribute &1 (&2)

What causes this issue?

Before writing the attribute values, the system checks the integrity of
the references contained in the data. In the case of attributes that
reference a master data table, the system checks for all such
attributes whether the attribute values exist in the respective master
data table for the attribute.
When attribute &V1& (&V2&) was checked, no appropriate entry was found
in the master data table.

System Response

The analysis process terminates.

How to fix this error?

For more information on the affected characteristic values, refer to
the previous messages in this log. Check the attribute values that
contain errors and change the analysis process.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAN_RT511 - Data contains invalid characteristic values for attribute &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message RSAN_RT511 indicates that there are invalid characteristic values for a specific attribute in your data. This typically occurs during the execution of a query or when processing data in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). The error message provides two placeholders: &1 for the attribute name and &2 for the invalid value.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Characteristic Values: The data being processed contains values for a characteristic that do not exist in the master data. This can happen if:
  
  The characteristic value is misspelled or formatted incorrectly.
  The characteristic value has been deleted or is not active in the master data.
  The data source is not properly aligned with the master data.
  
  
  
  Data Load Issues: If the data was loaded from an external source, there may be discrepancies between the source data and the master data in SAP.
  
  
  Data Transformation Errors: During data transformation processes (like ETL), incorrect mappings or transformations can lead to invalid values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the characteristic values in your data match the values defined in the master data. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant master data table in SAP (e.g., using transaction code RSD1 for InfoObjects).
  Checking if the value exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing: If you find discrepancies, you may need to cleanse your data:
  
  Correct any misspellings or formatting issues.
  Ensure that all required characteristic values are present in the master data.
  
  
  
  Review Data Load Process: If the error occurs during a data load:
  
  Check the extraction and transformation logic to ensure that it correctly maps the source data to the target structure.
  Review any transformation rules that may be causing the invalid values.
  
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your data load process to catch and log invalid values before they cause issues.
  
  
  Reprocess the Data: After correcting the issues, reprocess the data to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSD1 (to view InfoObjects) and RSA1 (to manage data sources and InfoProviders) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for RSAN_RT511 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on data modeling and master data management for best practices in maintaining data integrity.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSAN_RT511 error in your SAP environment.