How To Fix RSAN_WB054 - Characteristic value '&1' for characteristic '&2' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAN_WB - Messages for Analysis Designer

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Characteristic value '&1' for characteristic '&2' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAN_WB054 - Characteristic value '&1' for characteristic '&2' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSAN_WB054 indicates that a specific characteristic value for a characteristic does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with InfoObjects, queries, or data modeling.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A query or report is trying to access a characteristic value that has not been defined in the InfoObject master data.
  The characteristic value may have been deleted or not yet loaded into the system.
  There may be a mismatch between the data being queried and the available master data in the InfoObject.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAN_WB054 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Value:
  
  Verify that the characteristic value (&1) exists for the specified characteristic (&2). You can do this by navigating to the InfoObject maintenance in the SAP BW system.
  
  
  
  Load Master Data:
  
  If the characteristic value is missing, ensure that the master data for the characteristic has been loaded correctly. You may need to run the data load process for the relevant InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Data Source Check:
  
  If the data is coming from a data source (like an InfoSource or DSO), check if the data source is correctly configured and that it contains the necessary data.
  
  
  
  Check Query Design:
  
  If the error occurs in a query, review the query design to ensure that it is not referencing any obsolete or incorrect characteristic values.
  
  
  
  Re-activate InfoObject:
  
  Sometimes, reactivating the InfoObject can help resolve inconsistencies. You can do this in the InfoObject maintenance transaction.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and its values.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the SAP BW logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access InfoObjects and monitor data loads.
  InfoObject Maintenance: Use transaction RSD1 to maintain InfoObjects and check their master data.
  Data Load Monitoring: Use transaction RSA3 to monitor data loads and check for any errors during the loading process.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSAN_WB054 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.