How To Fix RSDTM208 - No characteristic/key figure attribute found (IS: "&1")

RSDTM208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDTM - Data Mining Connection Messages

• Message number: 208

• Message text: No characteristic/key figure attribute found (IS: "&1")

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDTM208 - No characteristic/key figure attribute found (IS: "&1") ?

  The SAP error message RSDTM208 "No characteristic/key figure attribute found (IS: "&1")" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the data model, particularly with InfoObjects (characteristics or key figures) that are expected to be present but are not found.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing InfoObject: The characteristic or key figure that is referenced in the query or data model does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect InfoObject Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the query or data model that refers to the InfoObject.
  Deactivated InfoObject: The InfoObject might be deactivated or not active in the current context.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Data Source Issues: The data source might not be correctly set up or might not include the required InfoObjects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoObject Existence: Verify that the