How To Fix RSDD_LM149 - Compounded characteristic &1 of local attribute &2 is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD_LM - Messages for Lean Modeler (API and RSLIMO)

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Compounded characteristic &1 of local attribute &2 is missing

What causes this issue?

You have added a new local attribute and assigned it to a compounded
characteristic. The parent characteristic is not a navigation attribute
of the local characteristic however.

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?

Define another local attribute and assign it to the parent
characteristic.
If the parent characteristic already exists from reference InfoObject,
do not exclude it, and check that it is a navigation attribute.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD_LM149 - Compounded characteristic &1 of local attribute &2 is missing ?

  The SAP error message RSDD_LM149 indicates that there is a problem with a compounded characteristic in a local attribute. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with InfoObjects, especially when dealing with compounded characteristics and attributes.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A compounded characteristic (a characteristic that is made up of other characteristics) is referenced in a local attribute, but one or more of the underlying characteristics are missing or not properly defined.
  The compounded characteristic is not correctly set up in the InfoObject definition.
  There may be inconsistencies in the data model, such as missing or incorrectly configured attributes in the InfoObject.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDD_LM149 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 or RSD1).
  Verify that the compounded characteristic is correctly defined and that all underlying characteristics are present and active.
  
  
  
  Review Local Attributes:
  
  Check the local attributes of the InfoObject to ensure that they are correctly referencing the compounded characteristic.
  Make sure that the local attributes are properly defined and that they correspond to the correct characteristics.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the InfoObject:
  
  If there are inconsistencies, consider rebuilding the InfoObject. This may involve deleting and recreating the local attributes or the compounded characteristic.
  
  
  
  Activate the InfoObject:
  
  After making changes, ensure that you activate the InfoObject to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the error occurred after a transport, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to compounded characteristics and local attributes for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Compounded Characteristics: These are characteristics that are made up of multiple other characteristics. For example, a compounded characteristic "Full Name" might consist of "First Name" and "Last Name".
  Local Attributes: These are attributes that are specific to a particular InfoObject and can be used to provide additional information or context.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error code in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSDD_LM149 error message in your SAP BW environment.