How To Fix RSCRM_FM_DF020 - Missing/invalid latest estimate or actual characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRM_FM_DF - CRM FM Dynamic Funding

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Missing/invalid latest estimate or actual characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRM_FM_DF020 - Missing/invalid latest estimate or actual characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSCRM_FM_DF020 indicates that there is a missing or invalid latest estimate or actual characteristic in the context of a data flow or data extraction process. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with data models, especially when working with InfoProviders, DataSources, or during data loading processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic specified in the error message (denoted by &1) is not available in the data source or InfoProvider.
  Invalid Data: The data being processed may contain invalid entries or formats that do not conform to the expected structure.
  Data Source Configuration: The DataSource may not be properly configured to include the required characteristics.
  Transformation Issues: If you are using transformations to map data from one structure to another, there may be issues in the mapping that lead to missing characteristics.
  Data Extraction Issues: The extraction process may not have been executed correctly, leading to incomplete data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DataSource Configuration:
  
  Verify that the DataSource includes the characteristic mentioned in the error message. If it is missing, you may need to adjust the DataSource settings or create a new DataSource that includes the required characteristic.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Check the data being loaded into the InfoProvider. Ensure that all required fields are populated and that the data conforms to the expected formats.
  
  
  
  Review Transformations:
  
  If you are using transformations, review the mapping to ensure that all required characteristics are being correctly mapped from the source to the target.
  
  
  
  Update InfoProvider:
  
  If the InfoProvider structure has changed (e.g., new characteristics added), ensure that the InfoProvider is updated and activated.
  
  
  
  Re-extract Data:
  
  If the data extraction process was interrupted or incomplete, consider re-extracting the data to ensure that all necessary information is captured.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Integrity:
  
  Run data integrity checks to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the DataSource and InfoProvider configurations.
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for BW and data modeling to understand the requirements for characteristics and data flows.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.