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 the dependencies are not updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definitions: Verify that the characteristic &1 is correctly defined in the InfoObject and that it is active.
  Review Data Source Configuration: Ensure that the data source is configured to include the characteristic &1. You may need to adjust the extraction logic or the data source settings.
  Update InfoProvider: If the InfoProvider has been changed, ensure that it is updated to reflect the current state of the data source and characteristics.
  Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, check that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  Re-activate Objects: Sometimes, reactivating the InfoObject or the data source can resolve inconsistencies.
  Check for Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that all related objects are updated and consistent.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and data sources.
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for BW/BI for best practices on data source configuration and InfoObject management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.