How To Fix RSBPCA_EXCEPTION201 - Attribute &2 not defined for dimension &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCA_EXCEPTION -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Attribute &2 not defined for dimension &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION201 - Attribute &2 not defined for dimension &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION201 indicates that there is an issue with a specific attribute not being defined for a particular dimension in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises during the execution of a query or when processing data in a data model.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An attribute (denoted as &2) is referenced in a query or data model but is not defined in the corresponding dimension (denoted as &1).
  There may be a mismatch between the attributes defined in the InfoObject and those being used in the query.
  The attribute might have been deleted or not activated in the InfoObject.
  There could be a problem with the data model or the query definition that references an attribute that does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the InfoObject:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check the definition of the dimension (InfoObject) &1.
  Ensure that the attribute &2 is defined in the attributes of the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Activate the InfoObject:
  
  If the attribute was recently added or modified, ensure that the InfoObject is activated. You can do this in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Review Query Definition:
  
  If the error occurs during query execution, check the query definition in the BEx Query Designer.
  Ensure that the attribute is correctly referenced and that there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions:
  
  If the attribute was deleted, you may need to either restore it or modify the query to remove references to the deleted attribute.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query or creating a new query to ensure that all references are correct.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no inconsistencies in the target system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects, attributes, and query design.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSBPCA_EXCEPTION201 error in your SAP BW/BI environment.