How To Fix RSCRM_IMP_CORE039 - List of free characteristics is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRM_IMP_CORE - Message class for planning BI

• Message number: 039

• Message text: List of free characteristics is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRM_IMP_CORE039 - List of free characteristics is invalid ?

  The SAP error message RSCRM_IMP_CORE039 indicates that there is an issue with the list of free characteristics in a query or report, typically in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error usually arises when the characteristics defined in a query do not match the data model or when there are inconsistencies in the configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Characteristics: The characteristics defined in the query may not exist in the InfoProvider or may have been deleted or changed.
  Inconsistent Data Model: Changes in the underlying data model (like InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or InfoCubes) that are not reflected in the query definition.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the transport process.
  Query Definition Errors: Errors in the query definition itself, such as incorrect settings or missing elements.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Query Definition: Open the query in the Query Designer and verify that all free characteristics are valid and exist in the InfoProvider.
  Validate InfoProvider: Ensure that the InfoProvider (like an InfoCube or DataStore Object) is active and that all necessary characteristics are included.
  Rebuild Query: If the query is corrupted, consider rebuilding it from scratch or using a backup.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics in question.
  Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Data Model Consistency: If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that the query is updated accordingly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSRT (to execute queries) and RSO2 (to manage InfoObjects) to troubleshoot and manage queries and InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on query design and characteristics management.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration of your SAP environment.