How To Fix RSDTM127 - No characteristic attribute found for InfoSource "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDTM - Data Mining Connection Messages

• Message number: 127

• Message text: No characteristic attribute found for InfoSource "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDTM127 - No characteristic attribute found for InfoSource "&1" ?

  The SAP error message RSDTM127 indicates that there is no characteristic attribute found for the specified InfoSource. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with InfoObjects and InfoSources.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Attributes: The characteristic attributes that are supposed to be linked to the InfoSource are either not defined or not activated.
  Incorrect InfoSource Configuration: The InfoSource may not be properly configured to include the necessary characteristic attributes.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source may not have the required attributes available for extraction.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the attributes to be lost or not activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Attributes:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1) and check if the characteristic attributes are defined for the InfoObject associated with the InfoSource.
  Ensure that the attributes are activated.
  
  
  
  Review InfoSource Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Navigate to the InfoSource in question and check its configuration. Ensure that the necessary attributes are included in the InfoSource.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Source:
  
  Check the underlying data source (e.g., a table or a view) to ensure that it contains the required fields that correspond to the characteristic attributes.
  If the data source is an ODS or a DSO, ensure that the data model is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Re-activate InfoSource:
  
  Sometimes, simply reactivating the InfoSource can resolve the issue. You can do this in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the InfoSource was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues with the attributes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific InfoSource and its attributes for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Consider checking the SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSDTM127 error and implement a solution to resolve it.