How To Fix RSEC131 - Characteristic &1 not present

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the characteristic exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or adjust your query to use a different characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and check if the characteristic is included in the query. If it has been removed or is not relevant, you may need to modify the query to exclude it or replace it with a valid characteristic.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. You can check this in the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Data Source Configuration:
  
  Verify that the data source being used in the query is correctly configured and includes the necessary characteristics. If the data source has changed, you may need to update the query accordingly.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the query or InfoObject was recently transported from another system, ensure that all dependencies were transported correctly and that the target system is in sync.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query from scratch to ensure that all components are correctly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and queries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects, query design, and authorization management in SAP BW/BI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSEC131 error and implement the appropriate solution.