How To Fix RSDMD061 - Characteristic &1 not found

RSDMD061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Characteristic &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMD061 - Characteristic &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD061, which states "Characteristic &1 not found," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a characteristic (dimension) that is expected to be present in a data model, InfoObject, or query is missing or not recognized by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing InfoObject: The characteristic specified in the error message may not exist in the InfoObject catalog or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or mismatch in the name of the characteristic being referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Activation Issues: The characteristic may not be activated in the InfoObject or may be in a state that prevents it from being recognized.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoProvider that affect the availability of