How To Fix RSDD203 - Select at least one characteristic or one key figure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD - Message class for data manager

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Select at least one characteristic or one key figure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD203 - Select at least one characteristic or one key figure ?

  The SAP error message RSDD203, which states "Select at least one characteristic or one key figure," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to execute a query or report without selecting any characteristics or key figures. This error indicates that the system requires at least one characteristic (dimension) or key figure (measure) to process the query.
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The user has not selected any characteristics or key figures in the query definition or execution.
  Query Design Issue: The query might be designed in such a way that it does not include any default selections for characteristics or key figures.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source may not be properly configured to include the necessary characteristics or key figures.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select Characteristics/Key Figures:
  
  When executing the query, ensure that you select at least one characteristic (e.g., Customer, Product) and one key figure (e.g., Sales Amount, Quantity).
  You can do this in the query designer or in the report execution screen.
  
  
  
  Check Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and verify that at least one characteristic and one key figure are included in the query definition.
  If necessary, add the required characteristics and key figures to the query.
  
  
  
  Default Selections:
  
  If the query is meant to have default selections, ensure that these are properly configured in the query properties.
  
  
  
  Data Source Validation:
  
  Check the underlying data source (InfoProvider) to ensure that it contains the necessary characteristics and key figures.
  If the data source is missing required fields, you may need to adjust the data model or the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the selected characteristics and key figures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW Query Designer: Familiarize yourself with the Query Designer tool, which allows you to create and modify queries in SAP BW.
  InfoObjects: Understand the InfoObjects (characteristics and key figures) in your data model, as they are essential for building queries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for best practices in query design and execution.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDD203 error and successfully execute your query in SAP BW.