How To Fix RSDMD801 - 2.0 Features characteristic not supported by master data maintenance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 801

• Message text: 2.0 Features characteristic not supported by master data maintenance

What causes this issue?

The new characteristic features are not supported in the master data
maintenance.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can simply maintain the master data of those characteristics that
do not use any of the setting options newly introduced to InfoObjects
in BW 2.0.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMD801 - 2.0 Features characteristic not supported by master data maintenance ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD801 indicates that you are trying to use a characteristic in a master data maintenance context that is not supported due to its 2.0 features. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with InfoObjects that have been defined with certain characteristics or properties that are incompatible with the master data maintenance process.
  Cause:
  
  2.0 Features: The characteristic you are trying to maintain has been defined with 2.0 features, which may include properties like hierarchy, text, or other advanced features that are not supported in the context of master data maintenance.
  Incompatibility: The characteristic may be set up in a way that it cannot be edited or maintained through the standard master data maintenance transactions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the InfoObject or the data model that prevent the use of certain features.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Settings: Review the settings of the characteristic in the InfoObject definition. Ensure that it is not using features that are incompatible with master data maintenance.
  Use Alternative Maintenance: If the characteristic cannot be maintained through the standard master data maintenance, consider using alternative methods such as:
  
  Directly updating the data in the underlying database tables (not recommended for production environments).
  Using data loading processes (e.g., InfoPackages, DTPs) to load data into the characteristic.
  
  
  Modify InfoObject: If feasible, consider modifying the InfoObject to remove the 2.0 features that are causing the issue. This may involve changing the characteristic type or properties.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW or BW/4HANA you are using for any additional guidance on handling characteristics with 2.0 features.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on the limitations of 2.0 features in master data maintenance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on InfoObjects, master data maintenance, and the implications of using 2.0 features.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSDMD801 error and implement a suitable solution.