How To Fix RSCNV013 - Add characteristic &1 to dimension &2

RSCNV013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCNV - Messages class for Metadata Remodeling Toolbox

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Add characteristic &1 to dimension &2

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RSCNV013 - Details

• The SAP error message RSCNV013, which states "Add characteristic &1 to dimension &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the data model, particularly when working with InfoObjects and dimensions in a DataStore Object (DSO) or InfoCube.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic (InfoObject) specified in the error message is not included in the dimension that is being referenced. This can happen if the characteristic was not added to the dimension during the design phase.
  
  
  Dimension Configuration: The dimension configuration may not be properly set up to include all necessary characteristics, leading to inconsistencies when trying to load or process data.
  
  
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as adding or removing characteristics, the dimensions may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSCNV013 error, you can follow these