How To Fix RSCRM_IMP_CORE026 - Characteristic type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRM_IMP_CORE - Message class for planning BI

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Characteristic type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRM_IMP_CORE026 - Characteristic type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSCRM_IMP_CORE026 indicates that a characteristic type specified in your operation does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when dealing with characteristics in InfoObjects or data modeling.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Characteristic Type: The characteristic type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the characteristic type name you are referencing.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the system you are working in.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the characteristic type can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Type: Verify that the characteristic type you are trying to use actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject or characteristic definition in the SAP BW or CRM environment.
  Correct Typographical Errors: Ensure that there are no spelling mistakes in the characteristic type name in your query or data model.
  Transport Check: If the characteristic was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport request containing the characteristic has been successfully imported into the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic type. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify your access rights.
  Recreate Characteristic: If the characteristic type is missing and you have the necessary permissions, you may need to recreate it in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on creating and managing characteristics in BW/CRM.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.