How To Fix RSDA163 - Value '&1' is not valid for characteristic '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Value '&1' is not valid for characteristic '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA163 - Value '&1' is not valid for characteristic '&2' ?

  The SAP error message RSDA163 indicates that a specific value is not valid for a given characteristic in the context of Data Warehousing or Business Intelligence (BI) processes, particularly when dealing with DataSources, InfoObjects, or queries.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Value: The value being used for the characteristic does not exist in the master data or is not valid for the context in which it is being used.
  Data Type Mismatch: The value may not match the expected data type for the characteristic (e.g., trying to use a string where a numeric value is expected).
  Missing Master Data: The characteristic may not have been properly populated with master data, leading to the absence of the expected value.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the characteristic in the InfoObject or the DataSource.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDA163 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the value you are trying to use for the characteristic exists in the master data. You can do this by checking the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW system.
  
  
  Validate Data Type: Ensure that the value you are using matches the expected data type for the characteristic. If the characteristic is defined as a numeric type, ensure that you are not passing a string or other incompatible type.
  
  
  Review DataSource Configuration: Check the configuration of the DataSource and the InfoObject to ensure that they are set up correctly. Look for any inconsistencies or errors in the setup.
  
  
  Load Master Data: If the master data is missing, you may need to load it into the system. This can be done through the appropriate data loading process in SAP BW.
  
  
  Check for Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the characteristic.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to analyze the data flow and identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSMO: Monitor Data Load
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for InfoObjects and DataSources to understand the expected configurations and data types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSDA163 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.