How To Fix RSDMD163 - Characteristic & does not have the required master data tables

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Characteristic & does not have the required master data tables

What causes this issue?

You want to update master data or texts for characteristic &V1&. During
the initialization, however, the system established that characteristic
&V1& does not have the required master data tables.

System Response

The system terminates the update.

How to fix this error?

This is a system error. Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMD163 - Characteristic & does not have the required master data tables ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD163 indicates that a characteristic does not have the required master data tables associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to work with InfoObjects that are expected to have master data but do not have the necessary tables defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data Tables: The characteristic in question is expected to have associated master data tables (like the text table or the hierarchy table), but these tables are either not created or not properly linked to the characteristic.
  Incorrect Configuration: The InfoObject may not be configured correctly, leading to the absence of the required master data tables.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was transported from another system, the transport might not have included the necessary master data tables.
  Deletion of Master Data: The master data tables might have been deleted or not activated after the characteristic was created.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1).
  Select the characteristic that is causing the error and check its settings.
  Ensure that the master data settings are correctly defined, including the text and hierarchy tables.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Master Data Tables:
  
  If the master data tables are missing, you may need to create them. This can be done in the InfoObject maintenance screen by defining the necessary tables (e.g., text table, hierarchy table).
  Activate the InfoObject after making changes.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the characteristic was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  If needed, re-transport the characteristic along with its master data tables.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject:
  
  Sometimes, simply re-activating the InfoObject can resolve the issue. This can be done in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or other objects that might be affecting the characteristic. This includes checking for any related InfoObjects or queries that might be using the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObject configuration and master data management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation, as they may have additional tools or insights into the system's configuration.