How To Fix RSDRI_DF005 - Characteristic &1 has no attributes (master data table not available)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDRI_DF - DF Integration

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Characteristic &1 has no attributes (master data table not available)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDRI_DF005 - Characteristic &1 has no attributes (master data table not available) ?

  The SAP error message RSDRI_DF005 indicates that a characteristic in a DataFlow (DF) does not have any associated attributes because the master data table for that characteristic is not available. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The master data table for the characteristic is not loaded or is missing. This can happen if the data load process has not been executed or if there are issues with the data source.
  Incorrect DataSource Configuration: The DataSource may not be correctly configured to pull the necessary master data.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as renaming or deleting characteristics or attributes, can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was transported from another system, the master data might not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the master data can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data Load: Ensure that the master data for the characteristic is loaded into the system. You can do this by checking the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW system.
  Verify DataSource Configuration: Check the configuration of the DataSource to ensure it is set up to pull the necessary master data. Make sure the extraction process is correctly defined.
  Re-activate InfoObject: If there have been changes to the InfoObject, try re-activating it in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Check Transport Requests: If the characteristic was transported, ensure that all related transport requests were successfully imported and that the master data is available in the target system.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the master data for the characteristic.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the BW system to identify any inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSMO (Monitor Data Load) to investigate and manage data loads and InfoObjects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects, DataSources, and master data management in SAP BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.