How To Fix RSBOLAP008 - Invalid selection for characteristic &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBOLAP -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Invalid selection for characteristic &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBOLAP008 - Invalid selection for characteristic &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSBOLAP008 indicates that there is an invalid selection for a characteristic in an OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) query. This error typically occurs when the query is trying to access a characteristic that is not valid in the context of the data being processed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Characteristic Selection: The characteristic specified in the error message is not valid for the current context of the query. This could be due to:
  
  The characteristic not being part of the InfoProvider.
  The characteristic being restricted by a filter that does not allow the selection.
  The characteristic being incorrectly defined in the query or the underlying data model.
  
  
  
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model (e.g., changes in InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or the underlying data source), it may lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Validity:
  
  Verify that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is indeed part of the InfoProvider being queried.
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined in the query and is available for selection.
  
  
  
  Review Filters and Restrictions:
  
  Check any filters or restrictions applied to the query. Make sure that they do not exclude the characteristic in question.
  If the characteristic is part of a hierarchy, ensure that the hierarchy is correctly defined and that the nodes are valid.
  
  
  
  Data Model Verification:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, review those changes to ensure that they have been implemented correctly.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the InfoObjects or InfoProviders that might affect the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Query:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query from scratch to ensure that all components are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSRT (Query Monitor) to test and analyze the query.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for OLAP queries and characteristics to understand the expected configurations and limitations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSBOLAP008 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.