How To Fix RSCRM039 - Characteristic &1 not defined in query

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRM - RSCRM: Messages

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Characteristic &1 not defined in query

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRM039 - Characteristic &1 not defined in query ?

  The SAP error message RSCRM039, which states "Characteristic &1 not defined in query," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a query is executed that references a characteristic (dimension) that is not defined or recognized in the context of the query.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the query is not included in the InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DataStore Object) that the query is based on.
  Incorrect Query Definition: The query may have been defined incorrectly, or the characteristic may have been removed or renamed in the underlying data model.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another, the characteristic may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Query Definition:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and verify that the characteristic is included in the query definition.
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined and mapped to the appropriate InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Verify InfoProvider:
  
  Check the InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DataStore Object) to ensure that the characteristic exists and is active.
  If the characteristic has been removed or renamed, update the query accordingly.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the query was transported, ensure that all necessary objects (including the characteristic) were transported correctly.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings related to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Check the authorization roles assigned to the user and ensure they include access to the relevant InfoObjects.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query from scratch, ensuring that all necessary characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSRT (Query Monitor) to test and analyze queries, and RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on query design and InfoProvider management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSCRM039 error message in your SAP environment.