How To Fix RSDTM129 - No characteristic attribute with template "&2" exists for InfoSource "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDTM - Data Mining Connection Messages

• Message number: 129

• Message text: No characteristic attribute with template "&2" exists for InfoSource "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDTM129 - No characteristic attribute with template "&2" exists for InfoSource "&1" ?

  The SAP error message RSDTM129 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristic attributes in the context of an InfoSource. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find a characteristic attribute that matches the specified template for the given InfoSource.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Attribute: The characteristic attribute specified in the error message does not exist in the InfoSource.
  Incorrect Template: The template used to reference the characteristic attribute may be incorrect or not defined properly.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoSource configuration may have led to the removal or renaming of the characteristic attribute.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource or its attributes were transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Attributes:
  
  Go to the InfoSource in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Verify that the characteristic attribute specified in the error message exists and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Template:
  
  Ensure that the template used to reference the characteristic attribute is correct. Check for any typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust InfoSource:
  
  If the characteristic attribute is missing, you may need to recreate it or adjust the InfoSource to include the necessary attributes.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings related to the InfoSource or its attributes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific InfoSource and its attributes for any known issues or updates.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is occurring and gather more context about the missing attribute.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific InfoSource or characteristic attributes.
  Data Modeling: Understanding the data model and how InfoSources and InfoObjects are structured in SAP BW can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSDTM129 error and implement a solution to resolve it.