How To Fix RSEC186 - No entries exist for characteristic/dimension &1; correct this issue

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 186

• Message text: No entries exist for characteristic/dimension &1; correct this issue

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC186 - No entries exist for characteristic/dimension &1; correct this issue ?

  The SAP error message RSEC186 indicates that there are no entries for a specific characteristic or dimension in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a query or report that relies on a characteristic or dimension that has not been defined or populated with data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The characteristic or dimension specified in the error message does not have any entries in the underlying data source (e.g., InfoObject, InfoCube, or DataStore Object).
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be designed to use a characteristic that is not relevant or not included in the data model.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data for the specified characteristic.
  Data Load Issues: There may have been issues during the data loading process, resulting in missing data for the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoObject or InfoCube and check if there are any entries for the characteristic/dimension in question.
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to explore the data model and verify the data.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and ensure that the characteristic is correctly included in the query.
  Check if the characteristic is relevant for the data being queried.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data for the characteristic. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Data Load Process:
  
  Review the data load process to ensure that data is being loaded correctly into the InfoProvider. Check for any errors or warnings in the data load logs.
  If necessary, re-run the data load process to populate the missing data.
  
  
  
  Data Source Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the data source is correctly configured and that it is pulling data from the correct source systems.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific characteristic or dimension for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSEC186 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.