How To Fix RSDD_LTIP_METADATA025 - Reference characteristic in dimension &1 not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD_LTIP_METADATA - OLAP Index Metadata

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Reference characteristic in dimension &1 not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD_LTIP_METADATA025 - Reference characteristic in dimension &1 not maintained ?

  The SAP error message RSDD_LTIP_METADATA025 indicates that there is an issue with a reference characteristic in a dimension that has not been maintained properly. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with InfoObjects and dimensions in a data model.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Reference Characteristic: The reference characteristic that is supposed to link to another characteristic is not defined or is missing in the dimension.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the InfoObject or dimension may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject or dimension was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or incomplete metadata.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Dimension:
  
  Go to the dimension in question and verify that the reference characteristic is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the reference characteristic exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Reference Characteristic:
  
  If the reference characteristic is missing, you need to create or maintain it in the InfoObject settings.
  Navigate to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check the characteristics.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Metadata:
  
  Sometimes, rebuilding the metadata can help. You can do this by going to the InfoProvider and executing the "Rebuild" option.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Activate the InfoObject:
  
  Ensure that the InfoObject and its associated dimensions are activated. Sometimes, activation issues can lead to metadata inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance) to access and maintain the relevant objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for detailed information on managing InfoObjects and dimensions.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a BW expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSDD_LTIP_METADATA025 error message.