How To Fix RSDTM191 - No characteristic for item found in association setting

RSDTM191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDTM - Data Mining Connection Messages

• Message number: 191

• Message text: No characteristic for item found in association setting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDTM191 - No characteristic for item found in association setting ?

  The SAP error message RSDTM191 ("No characteristic for item found in association setting") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the data model, particularly with the InfoObjects and their associations in the data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The error usually indicates that there is a missing characteristic in the association settings of a data model (e.g., InfoProvider, CompositeProvider, or other data models).
  Incorrect Association: The association between InfoObjects may not be correctly defined, leading to the system being unable to find the necessary characteristic.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as adding or removing characteristics, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the data model was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Association Settings: Go to the data model in the SAP BW system and verify