How To Fix RSEC131 - Characteristic &1 not present

RSEC131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Characteristic &1 not present

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC131 - Characteristic &1 not present ?

  The SAP error message RSEC131, which states "Characteristic &1 not present," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a query or report is trying to access a characteristic that is not defined or available in the data model or InfoObject.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not defined in the InfoObject catalog or is not included in the data model.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be designed to use a characteristic that has been removed or is not relevant to the current data source.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic, leading to the perception that it is not present.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not be properly configured or may not include the characteristic in its structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObjects in the SAP BW system and verify if