How To Fix RSBBS504 - Source found: characteristic &1 (basic characteristic &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBBS - BW: Reports-Reports-Interface

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Source found: characteristic &1 (basic characteristic &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBBS504 - Source found: characteristic &1 (basic characteristic &2) ?

  The SAP error message RSBBS504 indicates that there is an issue with the data source in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or Business Intelligence (BI). Specifically, it suggests that a characteristic (denoted as &1) is found in the data source, but it is not properly defined or is missing in the context of the basic characteristic (denoted as &2).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Definition: The characteristic &1 may not be defined correctly in the InfoObject or may not be included in the data source.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source may not be configured to include the necessary characteristics, or there may be a mismatch between the data source and the InfoProvider.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject or data source was transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing elements.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects or InfoProviders, can lead to this error if