How To Fix RSDSO_MANAGE206 - No active characteristic with name &1 exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDSO_MANAGE - Messages for Manage UI

• Message number: 206

• Message text: No active characteristic with name &1 exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDSO_MANAGE206 - No active characteristic with name &1 exists ?

  The SAP error message RSDSO_MANAGE206 indicates that there is no active characteristic with the specified name in the context of a DataStore Object (DSO) or InfoProvider. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform operations related to data loading or data management in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) and the system cannot find the characteristic you are referencing.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use does not exist in the DSO or InfoProvider.
  Inactive Characteristic: The characteristic exists but is not active or has not been properly activated in the data model.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the characteristic you are referencing.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model (like deletion or renaming of characteristics) that have not been reflected in the DSO or InfoProvider.
  Transport Issues: If the DSO was transported from one system to another, the characteristic may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Name: Verify that the characteristic name you are using is correct and matches exactly with what is defined in the DSO or InfoProvider.
  Activate the Characteristic: If the characteristic exists but is inactive, activate it in the data model.
  Review Data Model: Check the data model to ensure that the characteristic is defined and active. You can do this by navigating to the DSO or InfoProvider in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Recreate or Adjust the Characteristic: If the characteristic has been deleted or renamed, you may need to recreate it or adjust your references accordingly.
  Check Transport Requests: If the DSO was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or change logs to understand if there have been recent changes to the data model that could affect the characteristic.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access the modeling tools and check the characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Data Modeling: Familiarize yourself with the data modeling concepts in SAP BW, including how characteristics and key figures are defined and managed.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered for more insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solution.