How To Fix RSDD117 - Characteristic &1 is not included in change run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD - Message class for data manager

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not included in change run

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD117 - Characteristic &1 is not included in change run ?

  The SAP error message RSDD117 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not included in the change run for a data target in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This typically occurs during the process of data loading or when trying to execute a query that involves characteristics that are not part of the current data model or change run.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic in Change Run: The characteristic specified in the error message is not included in the change run. This can happen if the characteristic was added after the last change run was executed or if it was intentionally excluded.
  Data Model Configuration: The data model may not be configured correctly to include the characteristic in question.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data model or the data itself, leading to the characteristic not being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Change Run Configuration:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoProvider or DataSource where the characteristic is defined.
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the change run. You may need to adjust the settings to include it.
  
  
  
  Re-execute the Change Run:
  
  If the characteristic was recently added, you may need to execute a new change run to include it. This can be done by going to the relevant InfoPackage and executing it again.
  
  
  
  Update Data Model:
  
  If the characteristic is not part of the data model, you may need to add it. This involves modifying the InfoObject or InfoProvider to include the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the data in the source system is consistent and that there are no issues with the data extraction process.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  If the error occurs while executing a query, check the query design to ensure that it references the correct characteristics and that they are included in the data model.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects, InfoProviders, and change runs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDD117 error and ensure that the characteristic is included in the change run.