How To Fix RSDD026 - Characteristic & is inconsistent

RSDD026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD - Message class for data manager

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Characteristic & is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The realignment run had to be terminated since characteristic &V1& is
not consistent. The description of the active version does not
correspond to the tables on the database.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check characteristic &V1& and, where necessary, activate it once again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSDD026 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDD026, which states "Characteristic & is inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there are inconsistencies in the data model, particularly with characteristics in InfoObjects or InfoProviders. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as changes in the data model, issues with data loading, or inconsistencies in the master data.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Master Data: The characteristic may have inconsistent or missing master data entries.
  Data Model Changes: Changes made to the InfoObject or InfoProvider structure that have not been properly updated or activated.
  Data Loading Issues: Problems during the data loading process that lead to incomplete or incorrect data.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the characteristic is part of a hierarchy, inconsistencies in the hierarchy can trigger this error.
  Data Source Changes: Changes in the underlying data source that are not reflected in the BW model.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify the master data for the characteristic in question.