How To Fix RSDHA419 - Characteristic constant definition violated, field name '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 419

• Message text: Characteristic constant definition violated, field name '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA419 - Characteristic constant definition violated, field name '&1' ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA419 indicates that there is a violation in the definition of a characteristic constant in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when there is an inconsistency or misconfiguration in the characteristic definitions, particularly when dealing with key figures or attributes in InfoObjects.
  Cause:
  The error message RSDHA419 is triggered when:
  
  Inconsistent Characteristic Definition: The characteristic constant defined for a certain field does not match the expected format or value range.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the characteristic does not align with the data being processed.
  Missing or Incorrect Values: The characteristic may be referencing a value that does not exist or is incorrectly defined in the master data.
  Incorrect InfoObject Configuration: The InfoObject may not be properly configured, leading to issues when trying to use it in queries or reports.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDHA419 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1) and verify the definition of the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the characteristic constants are correctly defined and that they match the expected values.
  
  
  
  Review Data Types:
  
  Ensure that the data types of the characteristic and the values being used are compatible. For example, if the characteristic is defined as a numeric type, ensure that the values being assigned are also numeric.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the characteristic in question. Ensure that all required values are present and correctly defined.
  Use transaction code RSD1 to check the master data for the characteristic and ensure that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Activate InfoObjects:
  
  If you have made changes to the InfoObject or its characteristics, you may need to activate or rebuild the InfoObject. This can be done in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Check Query Definitions:
  
  If the error occurs during query execution, check the query definition in the BEx Query Designer. Ensure that the characteristic is correctly included and that there are no filters or conditions that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on InfoObjects and characteristics.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSDHA419 error in your SAP BW or BI environment.