How To Fix RSARCH162 - Selection parameter is not a characteristic in InfoProvider "&2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSARCH - BW Archiving: News

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Selection parameter is not a characteristic in InfoProvider "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSARCH162 - Selection parameter is not a characteristic in InfoProvider "&2" ?

  The SAP error message RSARCH162 indicates that there is an issue with a selection parameter in a query or report that is not recognized as a valid characteristic in the specified InfoProvider. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries in BEx (Business Explorer) or similar reporting tools.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Characteristic: The selection parameter you are trying to use is not defined as a characteristic in the InfoProvider you are querying. This could happen if:
  
  The characteristic was removed or renamed in the InfoProvider.
  The characteristic is not included in the data model of the InfoProvider.
  There is a typo or mismatch in the name of the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Incorrect InfoProvider: The InfoProvider specified in the error message may not be the one you intended to use, leading to a mismatch in the expected characteristics.
  
  
  Query Design Issues: If the query was designed with characteristics that are not available in the InfoProvider, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the InfoProvider: Verify that the InfoProvider specified in the error message contains the characteristic you are trying to use. You can do this by:
  
  Opening the InfoProvider in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Checking the list of characteristics defined in the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design: If you are using a BEx query, open the query in the BEx Query Designer and:
  
  Ensure that all selection parameters correspond to valid characteristics in the InfoProvider.
  Remove or replace any invalid characteristics with valid ones.
  
  
  
  Correct Typos: Double-check for any typographical errors in the characteristic names used in the selection parameters.
  
  
  Update the Query: If the InfoProvider has changed (e.g., characteristics were added or removed), you may need to update the query to reflect these changes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the characteristics available in the InfoProvider, refer to the documentation or data model of the InfoProvider for clarification.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access InfoProviders and check their structure.
  BEx Query Designer: Use the BEx Query Designer to modify and test queries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Data Modeling: Familiarize yourself with the data modeling concepts in SAP BW to better understand how InfoProviders and characteristics are structured.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSARCH162 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.