How To Fix RSDA153 - Partitioning characteristic '&1' is not part of semantic key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Partitioning characteristic '&1' is not part of semantic key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA153 - Partitioning characteristic '&1' is not part of semantic key ?

  The SAP error message RSDA153 indicates that a partitioning characteristic specified in your DataStore Object (DSO) or InfoProvider is not part of the semantic key. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with DataStore Objects or InfoCubes that utilize partitioning.
  Cause:
  
  Partitioning Characteristic Misconfiguration: The characteristic you are trying to use for partitioning is not included in the semantic key of the DSO or InfoProvider. The semantic key is a set of characteristics that uniquely identifies a record in the DSO or InfoProvider.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as adding or removing characteristics, it may lead to inconsistencies where the partitioning characteristic is no longer valid.
  Incorrect DataSource Configuration: The DataSource from which data is being loaded may not be configured correctly, leading to the use of an invalid characteristic for partitioning.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Semantic Key: Verify the semantic key of the DSO or InfoProvider. Ensure that the partitioning characteristic you are trying to use is included in the semantic key. You can do this by navigating to the DSO or InfoProvider definition in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  
  
  Modify the Partitioning Configuration: If the characteristic is not part of the semantic key, you will need to either:
  
  Remove the partitioning characteristic from the configuration if it is not necessary.
  Add the characteristic to the semantic key if it is essential for your data model. This may involve modifying the DSO or InfoProvider structure.
  
  
  
  Recheck DataSource: Ensure that the DataSource is correctly configured and that it aligns with the DSO or InfoProvider structure. If necessary, adjust the DataSource to include the correct characteristics.
  
  
  Transport Changes: If you are working in a development environment and have made changes, ensure that these changes are transported correctly to the production environment.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using for any additional guidance or known issues related to partitioning and semantic keys.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  BW Modeling Tools: Familiarize yourself with the BW Modeling Tools in SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA, as they provide a graphical interface for managing DSOs and InfoProviders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDA153 error and ensure that your partitioning configuration is correctly set up in your SAP BW environment.