How To Fix RSEC082 - InfoCube &1 does not contain the required characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 082

• Message text: InfoCube &1 does not contain the required characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC082 - InfoCube &1 does not contain the required characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSEC082 indicates that a specific InfoCube does not contain a required characteristic that is needed for a particular operation, such as reporting or data extraction. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with InfoCubes and queries.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not included in the structure of the InfoCube.
  Incorrect Query Definition: The query or report you are trying to run is expecting a characteristic that is not part of the InfoCube.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to the InfoCube or the characteristics it contains, may lead to this error if the query has not been updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSEC082 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check InfoCube Structure:
  
  Go to the InfoCube in the SAP BW system and verify its structure. Ensure that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is indeed part of the InfoCube.
  You can do this by navigating to the InfoCube in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) and checking the "Characteristics" tab.
  
  
  
  Update Query:
  
  If the characteristic is not part of the InfoCube, you may need to modify the query to remove the reference to the missing characteristic.
  Alternatively, if the characteristic is essential for your reporting needs, consider adding it to the InfoCube if it makes sense from a data modeling perspective.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query:
  
  If the InfoCube has been modified, you may need to rebuild or refresh the query to ensure it reflects the current structure of the InfoCube.
  Use transaction BEx Query Designer to adjust the query definition.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Source Changes:
  
  If the InfoCube is sourced from a DataSource, ensure that the DataSource is correctly configured and that it includes the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they have been transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  BEx Query Designer: For creating and modifying queries.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoCubes and characteristics in BW.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSEC082 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.