How To Fix RSDRI_DF001 - Characteristic &1 has no texts, does not exist or is a technical char.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDRI_DF - DF Integration

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Characteristic &1 has no texts, does not exist or is a technical char.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDRI_DF001 - Characteristic &1 has no texts, does not exist or is a technical char. ?

  The SAP error message RSDRI_DF001 indicates that a characteristic in your data model (such as a DataSource, InfoObject, or InfoProvider) is either missing text descriptions, does not exist, or is a technical characteristic. This error typically arises in the context of reporting or data extraction processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Texts: The characteristic specified in the error message does not have any associated text entries. This can happen if the characteristic was created without defining texts or if the texts were deleted.
  
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic may not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the characteristic name or the characteristic not being activated.
  
  
  Technical Characteristic: The characteristic might be a technical characteristic (like a key figure or a system-generated characteristic) that does not have texts associated with it.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Existence:
  
  Verify that the characteristic exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling tools (e.g., RSA1).
  Ensure that the characteristic is activated and available for use.
  
  
  
  Add Texts:
  
  If the characteristic exists but lacks texts, you can add texts by going to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1).
  Select the characteristic and navigate to the "Texts" tab to create or modify text entries.
  
  
  
  Review Technical Characteristics:
  
  If the characteristic is a technical characteristic, check if it is being used correctly in your queries or reports. Technical characteristics may not require texts, but if they are being referenced in a way that expects texts, you may need to adjust your query or report design.
  
  
  
  Check Query Design:
  
  If the error occurs in a query, review the query design in the Query Designer (transaction code RSRQ). Ensure that the characteristic is being used correctly and that any dependencies are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Re-activate InfoObjects:
  
  If changes were made to the InfoObject or its texts, consider re-activating the InfoObject to ensure that all changes are applied.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRQ: Query Designer
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoObjects and characteristics, as well as best practices for managing texts and attributes.
  
  
  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 RSDRI_DF001 error and ensure that your characteristics are properly configured for reporting and data extraction in SAP BW/BI.