How To Fix RSDSO_MANAGE201 - Characteristic name is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDSO_MANAGE - Messages for Manage UI

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Characteristic name is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDSO_MANAGE201 - Characteristic name is not valid ?

  The SAP error message RSDSO_MANAGE201 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristic name being used in a DataStore Object (DSO) or InfoProvider. This error typically arises when the characteristic name does not conform to the expected naming conventions or is not recognized by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Name: The characteristic name may contain invalid characters or may not follow the naming conventions set by SAP.
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use may not exist in the system or may not be activated.
  Technical Name Issues: The technical name of the characteristic might be incorrect or not properly defined in the data model.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as deletions or modifications of characteristics, this could lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Name: Verify that the characteristic name you are using is correct and follows the naming conventions (e.g., no special characters, correct length).
  Validate Existence: Ensure that the characteristic exists in the system. You can check this in the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) or in the InfoObject maintenance (transaction RSA1).
  Review Technical Names: Make sure that the technical name of the characteristic is correctly defined and matches what is expected in the DSO or InfoProvider.
  Re-activate InfoObjects: If the characteristic has been recently modified, try re-activating the InfoObject to ensure that all changes are properly reflected in the system.
  Check for Dependencies: If the characteristic is dependent on other objects, ensure that those objects are also correctly defined and activated.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version you are using for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and SE11 (Data Dictionary) to manage and check InfoObjects and DataStore Objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to your version of SAP BW or the specific characteristics you are working with.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.