How To Fix RSDRV_VPROHANA016 - Attribute &1 (Char. &2) contains small letters (not allowed in SAP-BW)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDRV_VPROHANA - Message Class for VirtualProvider Based on SAP HANA Model

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Attribute &1 (Char. &2) contains small letters (not allowed in SAP-BW)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDRV_VPROHANA016 - Attribute &1 (Char. &2) contains small letters (not allowed in SAP-BW) ?

  The SAP error message RSDRV_VPROHANA016 indicates that an attribute in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system contains lowercase letters, which is not allowed. This error typically arises when you are working with attributes in InfoObjects, especially when they are being used in a data model or when loading data.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the attribute name (or characteristic name) contains lowercase letters. In SAP BW, naming conventions typically require that names be in uppercase letters. This restriction is in place to maintain consistency and avoid potential issues with data processing.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all attribute names and characteristic names are in uppercase. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Attribute: Check the error message for the specific attribute and characteristic that is causing the issue. The message will indicate which attribute (denoted as &1) and characteristic (denoted as &2) is problematic.
  
  
  Modify the Attribute Name:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1).
  Locate the InfoObject that contains the attribute.
  Change the attribute name to use only uppercase letters. If the attribute is already created and in use, you may need to create a new attribute with the correct naming convention and update any data models or queries that reference the old attribute.
  
  
  
  Check Data Sources: If the attribute is being populated from a data source, ensure that the data source does not contain lowercase letters in the attribute names.
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject: After making changes, you may need to re-activate the InfoObject and any related objects to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, run the data load or process that previously triggered the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP BW naming conventions to avoid similar issues in the future. Generally, it is a good practice to use uppercase letters for all object names in SAP BW.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on naming conventions and best practices in SAP BW.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes are properly transported to quality assurance and production environments following your organization's transport procedures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDRV_VPROHANA016 error and ensure compliance with SAP BW naming conventions.