How To Fix RSDTM130 - No characteristic attribute "&2" exists for InfoSource "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDTM - Data Mining Connection Messages

• Message number: 130

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDTM130 - No characteristic attribute "&2" exists for InfoSource "&1" ?

  The SAP error message RSDTM130 indicates that a characteristic attribute specified in your InfoSource does not exist. This typically occurs during the data extraction or transformation process in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when the system is unable to find the specified attribute for a characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Attribute: The characteristic attribute you are trying to use in your InfoSource is not defined in the data model.
  Incorrect InfoSource Configuration: The InfoSource may be incorrectly configured, leading to references to non-existent attributes.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource or its associated characteristics were transported from another system, the attribute may not have been included in the transport.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model (like deletion or renaming of attributes) can lead to this error if the InfoSource is not updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Attributes:
  
  Go to the relevant characteristic in the SAP BW modeling tools (like RSA1).
  Verify that the attribute you are referencing actually exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Update InfoSource:
  
  If the attribute is missing, you may need to add it to the InfoSource or modify the InfoSource to remove references to the non-existent attribute.
  If the attribute exists but is not included in the InfoSource, you can add it through the InfoSource maintenance.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the InfoSource was transported, ensure that all necessary objects (including the characteristic and its attributes) were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Re-activate InfoSource:
  
  After making changes, re-activate the InfoSource to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check for Naming Issues:
  
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the attribute name or InfoSource name.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP regarding the specific InfoSource and its attributes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoSources and 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 to manage characteristics and their attributes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDTM130 error and ensure that your InfoSource is correctly configured to include the necessary characteristic attributes.