How To Fix RSDD_LTIP_METADATA036 - Reference characteristic &1 in key fig. &2 does not actively exist in BW

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD_LTIP_METADATA - OLAP Index Metadata

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Reference characteristic &1 in key fig. &2 does not actively exist in BW

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD_LTIP_METADATA036 - Reference characteristic &1 in key fig. &2 does not actively exist in BW ?

  The SAP error message RSDD_LTIP_METADATA036 indicates that there is a reference characteristic in a key figure that does not actively exist in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This typically occurs when a key figure is trying to reference a characteristic that has not been properly defined or activated in the InfoObject catalog.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the key figure is not active in the InfoObject.
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic may not exist in the InfoObject catalog at all.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the key figure is incorrectly set up to reference a characteristic that is not intended to be used.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObjects were transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the characteristic to not be available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Activation:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  Navigate to the characteristic that is referenced in the error message.
  Ensure that the characteristic is active. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Existence of Characteristic:
  
  Confirm that the characteristic actually exists in the InfoObject catalog.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust the key figure to reference a valid characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Key Figure Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the key figure that is causing the error.
  Ensure that it is correctly set up to reference the intended characteristics.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If needed, re-transport the missing characteristic or related objects.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Aggregates:
  
  If the characteristic was recently activated or modified, you may need to rebuild aggregates or perform a data load to ensure that the changes are reflected in the data model.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoObjects and key figures.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and key figures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message RSDD_LTIP_METADATA036 and ensure that your key figures are correctly referencing the necessary characteristics in SAP BW.