How To Fix RSDODSO164 - DataStore object &1 (master data check) must contain characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDODSO - Messages for ODS Objects

• Message number: 164

• Message text: DataStore object &1 (master data check) must contain characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

If a DataStore object is the Check DataStore object for characteristic
values, the DataStore object must contain the characteristic in question
as well as all compounding characteristics as key fields.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDODSO164 - DataStore object &1 (master data check) must contain characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSDODSO164 indicates that a DataStore Object (DSO) is missing a required characteristic in its master data check. This typically occurs when you are trying to load data into a DSO, and the system expects a certain characteristic to be present in the data but it is not found.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message (&2) is not included in the DataStore Object definition or the data being loaded.
  Incorrect Data Source: The data source from which you are trying to load data may not contain the required characteristic.
  Transformation Issues: There may be issues in the transformation rules that are supposed to map the source data to the DSO, leading to the characteristic not being populated.
  Master Data Not Loaded: The master data for the characteristic may not have been loaded into the system yet.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check DSO Definition: Verify the definition of the DataStore Object to ensure that the characteristic (&2) is included in the DSO structure.
  Review Data Source: Ensure that the data source you are using to load data into the DSO contains the required characteristic. If it does not, you may need to modify the data source or use a different one.
  Examine Transformation Rules: Check the transformation rules to ensure that the characteristic is being correctly mapped from the source to the target DSO. Make adjustments if necessary.
  Load Master Data: If the characteristic is a master data characteristic, ensure that the relevant master data has been loaded into the system before attempting to load data into the DSO.
  Data Preview: Use the data preview feature in the Data Transfer Process (DTP) to check if the data being loaded contains the required characteristic.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the DSO and its characteristics, and RSD1 to view InfoObjects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on DataStore Objects and master data handling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.