How To Fix RSDTM178 - No classification setting "&1" with output in "&2" is found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDTM - Data Mining Connection Messages

• Message number: 178

• Message text: No classification setting "&1" with output in "&2" is found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDTM178 - No classification setting "&1" with output in "&2" is found ?

  The SAP error message RSDTM178 indicates that there is a missing classification setting for a specific characteristic in the context of a data model or InfoObject. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when trying to execute a query or report that relies on a classification that has not been defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Classification Setting: The classification setting for the specified characteristic (indicated by "&1") is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the characteristic may not have been set up correctly, or it may have been deleted or not activated.
  Transport Issues: If the settings were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing configurations.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoObjects that have not been properly reflected in the classification settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Classification Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools and check the classification settings for the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the classification is defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Settings:
  
  If the classification setting is missing, you may need to create it again.
  Ensure that the output format (indicated by "&2") is correctly set up to match the expected output.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings related to the classification settings.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Data Model Review:
  
  Review any recent changes made to the data model or InfoObjects that could have affected the classification settings.
  If necessary, revert to a previous version of the model or reapply the changes carefully.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW or HANA you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access the modeling tools and check the settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSDTM178 error message.