How To Fix RSDMD262 - Characteristic & : Check attribute &

RSDMD262 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Characteristic & : Check attribute &

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RSDMD262 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDMD262 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with a characteristic in a data model, particularly when dealing with attributes of a characteristic. The message indicates that there is a problem with the attribute of a characteristic that needs to be checked.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Attribute: The attribute specified in the error message may not be defined for the characteristic in the InfoObject.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data model, such as missing or incorrect mappings between the characteristic and its attributes.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the characteristic is pulling data may not be configured correctly or may not contain the expected attributes.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another, there may be issues with the transport that caused the attributes to not be included or properly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the InfoObject: Go to