How To Fix RSCV261 - The initial entry in the master data of characteristic &1 is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCV - Analysis of BW objects (InfoCubes...)

• Message number: 261

• Message text: The initial entry in the master data of characteristic &1 is missing

What causes this issue?

The initial entry, that is usually created when activating, is missing
in the master data table of the characteristic.

System Response

When executing queries, data is only partially displayed or is not
displayed at all.

How to fix this error?

It is possible that data has been deleted manually or using a program
from the master data. Since other important data can also be lost by
this, you really must find the cause of this problem.
The initial entry can be generated by reactivating the characteristic.
It is possible that you may have to manually set the characteristic to
'inactive' before this.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCV261 - The initial entry in the master data of characteristic &1 is missing ?

  The SAP error message RSCV261 indicates that there is a missing initial entry in the master data for a specific characteristic in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when the system expects a certain characteristic to have an initial value or entry, but it cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The characteristic specified in the error message does not have any initial entry defined in the master data table.
  Data Load Issues: There may have been issues during the data load process that resulted in the master data not being populated correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the InfoObject settings, leading to the absence of initial values.
  Data Source Problems: The data source from which the master data is being pulled may not contain the necessary entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: 
  
  Go to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW system and check if the master data for the characteristic exists. You can do this using transaction code RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance).
  If the master data is missing, you will need to create the initial entry manually.
  
  
  
  Load Master Data:
  
  If the master data is supposed to be loaded from a source system, ensure that the data load process is functioning correctly. Check the data source and the transformation rules to ensure they are set up properly.
  Execute the data load process again to populate the master data.
  
  
  
  Review InfoObject Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the InfoObject to ensure that it is configured to allow for initial entries. This can include checking the attributes and hierarchies associated with the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source:
  
  Verify that the data source from which the master data is being extracted is correct and contains the necessary entries. If there are issues with the data source, resolve them before attempting to load the data again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific characteristic and the error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP BW team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSCV261 error message in SAP.