How To Fix RSBPCA_EXCEPTION016 - Member &1 does not exist in InfoObject &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCA_EXCEPTION -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Member &1 does not exist in InfoObject &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION016 - Member &1 does not exist in InfoObject &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION016 indicates that a specific member (or value) does not exist in the specified InfoObject. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with queries, data extraction, or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Member: The member (e.g., a characteristic value) you are trying to access does not exist in the InfoObject. This could be due to:
  
  The member was deleted or never existed.
  The member is not loaded into the InfoObject.
  The member is not active or is in a different version of the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Query Design: The query or report may be incorrectly designed, referencing members that are not valid for the current context.
  
  
  Data Load Issues: There may have been issues during the data load process, leading to missing data in the InfoObject.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain members.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Member Existence:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance in SAP BW