How To Fix RSDODSO146 - Navigation attribute &1 is deleted (not in characteristic &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDODSO - Messages for ODS Objects

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Navigation attribute &1 is deleted (not in characteristic &2)

What causes this issue?

The navigation attribute &V1& of characteristic &V2& is used for the
DataStore object &v3&. However, the navigation attribute &V1& first
needs to be switched on for characteristic &V2&.

System Response

The navigation attribute &V1& was deleted for characteristic &V2&. It
also been deleted from the DataStore object &V3&.

How to fix this error?

First switch on the navigation attribute &V1& for characteristic &V2&.
Do this in the <DS:TRAN.RSD1>InfoObject Maintenance</>. You can then
include it in DataStore objects.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDODSO146 - Navigation attribute &1 is deleted (not in characteristic &2) ?

  The SAP error message RSDODSO146 indicates that there is a navigation attribute that has been deleted from a characteristic in a DataStore Object (DSO) or InfoObject. This typically occurs when the system tries to access a navigation attribute that no longer exists in the characteristic definition.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Navigation Attribute: The navigation attribute specified in the error message has been removed from the characteristic definition in the InfoObject.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects or DSOs, can lead to inconsistencies if navigation attributes are not properly managed.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies if the transport did not include all necessary objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: 
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1) and check the characteristic definition for the characteristic mentioned in the error message (&2).
  Verify if the navigation attribute (&1) is still defined. If it has been deleted, you may need to restore it or adjust your queries accordingly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Queries: 
  
  If the navigation attribute is no longer needed, you may need to adjust any queries or reports that reference this attribute to remove it from the selection or display.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Data Model: 
  
  If the navigation attribute is essential, consider rebuilding the data model to include the necessary attributes. This may involve re-adding the navigation attribute to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all related objects were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Activate Objects: 
  
  After making changes, ensure that you activate the InfoObjects and any related objects to reflect the changes in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on InfoObjects and navigation attributes for best practices on managing these elements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDODSO146 error and restore the integrity of your data model in SAP BW.