How To Fix RSDHA254 - Associated source quantity attribute '&1' is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Associated source quantity attribute '&1' is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA254 - Associated source quantity attribute '&1' is missing ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA254 indicates that a required source quantity attribute is missing in the context of a data model, typically in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA. This error usually arises when you are trying to create or modify a data model, InfoObject, or InfoProvider, and the system expects a specific attribute to be present but cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Attribute: The specified source quantity attribute (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not defined in the data source or InfoObject.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with the mapping of fields between the source system and the target InfoObject or InfoProvider.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source may not be properly configured to include the necessary attributes.
  Changes in Source System: If there have been changes in the source system (like changes in the data structure), the corresponding attributes may no longer exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Source: Verify that the data source you are using includes the required quantity attribute. You can do this by checking the data source definition in the SAP BW system.
  Update InfoObject: If the attribute is missing, you may need to create or modify the InfoObject to include the required quantity attribute.
  Mapping Configuration: Ensure that the mapping between the source fields and the target InfoObject is correctly set up. You may need to adjust the transformation rules.
  Re-activate Objects: After making changes, re-activate the InfoObjects, transformations, and data sources to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Check for Changes in Source System: If there have been changes in the source system, ensure that the data model in SAP BW is updated accordingly to reflect those changes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and data sources.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects, data sources, and transformations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.