How To Fix RSBPCW_EXCEPTION061 - Characteristic &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCW_EXCEPTION - BPC: Work Status Message Class

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCW_EXCEPTION061 - Characteristic &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCW_EXCEPTION061, which states "Characteristic &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a characteristic (dimension) that is being referenced in a query, report, or planning function is not found in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic (dimension) specified in the error message does not exist in the InfoObject catalog or the data model.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the BPC model or BW InfoProvider.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as the deletion or renaming of characteristics, this error may occur.
  Transport Issues: If the system has been transported from one environment to another (e.g., from development to production), the characteristic may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Characteristic Existence:
  
  Check the InfoObjects in the SAP BW system to ensure that the characteristic exists. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObjects in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  
  
  
  Check BPC Model Configuration:
  
  If you are using BPC, ensure that the characteristic is included in the BPC model. You can check this in the BPC administration or model configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Query/Report:
  
  If the error occurs in a specific query or report, review the query definition to ensure that it references the correct characteristics. Make sure that the characteristic is included in the query's structure.
  
  
  
  Data Model Consistency:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that all changes are consistent and that no required characteristics have been removed or renamed without updating dependent objects.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects, including characteristics, were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Aggregates:
  
  If applicable, consider rebuilding aggregates or reactivating the InfoProvider to ensure that all characteristics are correctly recognized.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and BPC administration transactions to check configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for BPC and BW for detailed information on characteristics and data modeling.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW/BPC support team for further investigation.