How To Fix RSDD420 - '&3': Key figure &1 requires '*' for characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD - Message class for data manager

• Message number: 420

• Message text: '&3': Key figure &1 requires '*' for characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD420 - '&3': Key figure &1 requires '*' for characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSDD420 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a key figure in a query or InfoProvider. Specifically, it means that the key figure requires a characteristic to be defined with a specific aggregation type, which is typically represented by the asterisk ('*').
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A key figure is defined in a way that it requires a characteristic to be aggregated, but that characteristic is not set up correctly.
  The characteristic in question is not included in the aggregation level of the query or InfoProvider.
  The key figure is trying to perform an operation that requires a specific characteristic to be present in the context of the aggregation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Definition:
  
  Go to the definition of the key figure in the InfoObject or the query.
  Ensure that the key figure is correctly defined and that it is set to aggregate over the required characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Settings:
  
  Check the characteristic mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it is set up correctly in the InfoProvider and that it is included in the aggregation level.
  If the characteristic is not included, you may need to add it to the aggregation level.
  
  
  
  Modify Query or InfoProvider:
  
  If you are working with a query, open the query designer and check the aggregation settings.
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the query and that the key figure is set to aggregate over it.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Aggregation Level:
  
  If necessary, you may need to rebuild the aggregation level for the InfoProvider to ensure that all required characteristics and key figures are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the query again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on key figures and characteristics to understand how they interact and how to configure them properly.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional help from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSDD420 error in your SAP environment.