How To Fix RSDTM192 - No characteristic with sample "&1" found in output for setting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDTM - Data Mining Connection Messages

• Message number: 192

• Message text: No characteristic with sample "&1" found in output for setting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDTM192 - No characteristic with sample "&1" found in output for setting ?

  The SAP error message RSDTM192 indicates that a characteristic specified in a query or report is not found in the output settings of the data model or InfoProvider. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with queries in BEx (Business Explorer) or when defining output settings for a data model.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Name: The characteristic name specified in the output settings does not match any existing characteristic in the InfoProvider or data model.
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic may not be included in the InfoProvider or the data model being used.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model (e.g., adding or removing characteristics), the query may not have been updated accordingly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization issues can prevent the visibility of certain characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Characteristic Name: Check the name of the characteristic specified in the output settings. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches the name in the InfoProvider.
  Check InfoProvider: Go to the InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DSO) and verify that the characteristic exists. You can do this by navigating to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) and checking the structure of the InfoProvider.
  Update Query: If the characteristic has been recently added or removed, update the query definition in the BEx Query Designer. Make sure to include the necessary characteristics in the query.
  Rebuild Query: If the query is complex, consider rebuilding it from scratch to ensure that all settings are correctly applied.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic in question. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  Transport Issues: If the changes were transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all objects were included.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and BEx Query Designer (RSRQ) to manage InfoProviders and queries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristics, InfoProviders, and query design.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSDTM192 error and implement the appropriate solution.