How To Fix RSDMD180 - The display attributes for object & cannot be activated

RSDMD180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 180

• Message text: The display attributes for object & cannot be activated

What causes this issue?

The system is unable to activate the display attributes for object &V1&
, because &V1& is not a basic characteristic or it has no
time-independent display attributes.

System Response

The system has terminated the activation of the display attributes for
characteristic &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Check the properties and the existence of characteristic &V1& in the
InfoObject maintenance (RSD1). The characteristic must exist, be
active, and have at least one display attribute that is not
time-dependent.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSDMD180 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDMD180 indicates that there is an issue with activating the display attributes for a specific object in the SAP system, typically related to InfoObjects in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error can occur for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The display attributes may have inconsistencies or errors in their definitions.
  Missing or Incorrect Settings: The settings for the display attributes might be incomplete or incorrect.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from another system, there might be issues with the transport that led to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the display attributes.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues in the system that prevent activation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Definitions: Review the definitions of the display attributes for the object in question. Ensure that all required fields and settings are correctly defined.
  Recreate Display