How To Fix RSEC270 - Special characteristics enhanced

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Special characteristics enhanced

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

What causes this issue?

The characteristics for validity, InfoProviders and activity must always
be a part of the analysis authorizations for a user. You inserted these
characteristics with automatic defaults, which you can change if you
want.
'Read' (03) is the default for activity
* is the default for validity (that means always valid)
* is the default for InfoProvider, (all InfoProviders).

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC270 - Special characteristics enhanced ?

  The SAP error message RSEC270, which states "Special characteristics enhanced," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there are issues related to the handling of special characteristics in queries or data models.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Model Configuration: The error may arise due to incorrect or incomplete configuration of special characteristics in the data model. This can happen if the characteristics are not properly defined or if there are inconsistencies in the data source.
  
  
  Query Design: If a query is designed to use special characteristics that are not properly set up or are incompatible with the data being queried, this error can occur.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: Problems with the underlying data source, such as missing data or incorrect mappings, can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the error can be related to authorization problems where the user does not have the necessary permissions to access certain characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the special characteristics in the data model. Ensure that all characteristics are correctly defined and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  Review Query Design: Examine the query that is generating the error. Make sure that all special characteristics used in the query are valid and properly configured in the data model.
  
  
  Data Source Validation: Validate the data source to ensure that it is correctly set up and that all necessary data is available. Check for any missing or incorrect mappings.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the special characteristics involved in the query. Adjust roles and permissions as needed.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the query or data model to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW/BI Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BW/BI for detailed information on special characteristics and their configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it is impacting critical business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSEC270 error in your SAP environment.