How To Fix RSDD354 - Error while activating characteristic &1

RSDD354 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD - Message class for data manager

• Message number: 354

• Message text: Error while activating characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

An error occurred for which no specific details can currently be
provided.

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?

Try alternative options to get more information about the error, for
example, by calling the following transactions:
List of short dumps (transaction ST22)
System log (transaction SM21)
Job log (transaction SM37)

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD354 - Error while activating characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDD354, which states "Error while activating characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the activation of a characteristic in the data model. This error can arise due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Data Model Issues: The characteristic may have inconsistencies or issues in the underlying data model.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the transport.
  Missing Dependencies: The characteristic may depend on other objects (like InfoObjects, InfoProviders, etc.) that are not activated or are inconsistent.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the characteristic.
  Technical Errors: There may be technical issues in the BW system, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the BW metadata.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Activation Logs: Review the activation logs for more detailed error messages. This can