How To Fix RSCRM_FM_DF038 - Missing or invalid rates CRM-BW mapping characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRM_FM_DF - CRM FM Dynamic Funding

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Missing or invalid rates CRM-BW mapping characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRM_FM_DF038 - Missing or invalid rates CRM-BW mapping characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSCRM_FM_DF038 indicates that there is a problem with the mapping of characteristics between the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system and the BW (Business Warehouse) system. Specifically, it suggests that a required mapping characteristic is either missing or invalid.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mapping: The characteristic that is supposed to link CRM data to BW is not defined in the mapping configuration.
  Invalid Mapping: The characteristic exists but is not correctly configured or does not match the expected format or values.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the data is being extracted may not have the necessary characteristics defined.
  Transport Issues: If the mapping was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the mapping to be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Mapping Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSA1 in BW.
  Navigate to the DataSource and check the mapping settings for the CRM DataSource.
  Ensure that all required characteristics are correctly mapped.
  
  
  
  Validate DataSource:
  
  In the DataSource settings, ensure that the characteristics are correctly defined and that they match the expected values in the CRM system.
  If necessary, refresh the DataSource to ensure it is up to date.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Characteristics:
  
  Verify that the characteristic mentioned in the error message (represented by &1) is present in the CRM system and is correctly configured.
  If it is missing, you may need to create it or adjust the DataSource to include it.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the mapping was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the transport.
  If necessary, re-transport the mapping or manually adjust it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific DataSource and mapping to ensure that all required steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test extraction to ensure that the error is resolved and that data is being correctly transferred from CRM to BW.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (DataSource Maintenance), RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with specific DataSources or mapping configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSCRM_FM_DF038 error message.