How To Fix RSDMD131 - This characteristic does not have a master data table

RSDMD131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 131

• Message text: This characteristic does not have a master data table

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete a characteristic that does not have any master data
tables.

System Response

No master data tables can therefore be deleted.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSDMD131 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDMD131 indicates that a characteristic does not have an associated master data table. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to work with a characteristic that is expected to have master data but does not.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data Table: The characteristic you are trying to use does not have a master data table defined in the system. This can happen if the characteristic was created without specifying a master data table or if the master data table was deleted or not activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the InfoObject settings, leading to the absence of a master data table.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was transported from another system, the master data table might not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction RSD1).
  Select the characteristic that is causing the