How To Fix RSDMD_MANAGE002 - Subtype &1 doesn't exist for characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD_MANAGE - Messages for IOBJ Manage UI

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Subtype &1 doesn't exist for characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMD_MANAGE002 - Subtype &1 doesn't exist for characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD_MANAGE002 with the subtype &1 doesn't exist for characteristic &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue related to the characteristics in the InfoObjects or when trying to manage or maintain data models.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a deletion or a misconfiguration.
  Incorrect InfoObject: The InfoObject you are trying to access or manage may not be correctly defined or may not have been activated.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing components.
  Data Model Issues: The data model you are trying to work with may reference a characteristic that is not defined or has been removed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and verify that the characteristic mentioned in the error message exists and is correctly defined.
  Activate InfoObjects: If the characteristic exists but is not activated, activate it. Sometimes, changes to InfoObjects require activation to take effect.
  Review Transport Requests: If the characteristic was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary components were included and successfully imported.
  Recreate or Restore: If the characteristic has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  Check Data Model: Review the data model or query that is causing the error to ensure that it references valid characteristics.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoObjects and data models.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for detailed information on managing InfoObjects and data models.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSDMD_MANAGE002 error message.