How To Fix RSDD_LTIP_METADATA035 - Reference characteristic in key figure &1 not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD_LTIP_METADATA - OLAP Index Metadata

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Reference characteristic in key figure &1 not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD_LTIP_METADATA035 - Reference characteristic in key figure &1 not maintained ?

  The SAP error message RSDD_LTIP_METADATA035 indicates that there is a reference characteristic in a key figure that has not been maintained properly. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with InfoProviders, especially when defining key figures that depend on certain characteristics.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Reference Characteristic: The reference characteristic that the key figure is supposed to use is not defined or maintained in the InfoObject.
  Incorrect Configuration: The key figure may be incorrectly configured to reference a characteristic that does not exist or is not active.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as deleting or renaming characteristics, can lead to this error if the key figure still references the old characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Definition:
  
  Go to the key figure definition in the InfoProvider or InfoObject.
  Verify that the reference characteristic is correctly defined and is active.
  
  
  
  Maintain Reference Characteristic:
  
  If the reference characteristic is missing, you need to create or activate it in the InfoObject.
  Ensure that the characteristic is properly linked to the key figure.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, review those changes to ensure that all references are still valid.
  If a characteristic was deleted or renamed, update the key figure to reference the correct characteristic.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoProvider:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-activate the InfoProvider to ensure that all changes are applied.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to navigate and manage InfoProviders and InfoObjects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSDD_LTIP_METADATA035 error message in your SAP BW environment.