How To Fix RSBPCW_EXCEPTION062 - InfoProviders of current model do not have characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 062

• Message text: InfoProviders of current model do not have characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCW_EXCEPTION062 - InfoProviders of current model do not have characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCW_EXCEPTION062 indicates that there is an issue with the InfoProviders in the current model not containing a specific characteristic (denoted as &1). This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with planning models or queries.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not present in the InfoProviders that are part of the planning model. This could happen if:
  
  The characteristic was removed from the InfoProvider.
  The InfoProvider was not updated or activated after changes were made.
  The characteristic is not included in the data model or query definition.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Model Configuration: The planning model may not be correctly configured to include all necessary InfoProviders or characteristics.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: If the data source for the InfoProvider does not include the characteristic, it will lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the InfoProvider: 
  
  Go to the InfoProvider in the SAP BW system and verify if the characteristic mentioned in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to add it to the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Update the Model:
  
  If changes were made to the InfoProvider, ensure that the planning model is updated and activated. This can often resolve discrepancies between the model and the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Review the Query:
  
  If the error occurs while executing a query, check the query definition to ensure that it references the correct InfoProviders and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Data Source Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the data source feeding the InfoProvider includes the necessary characteristic. If it does not, you may need to adjust the data source or the transformation logic.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoProvider:
  
  Sometimes, simply re-activating the InfoProvider can resolve issues related to missing characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access InfoProviders and check their configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.