How To Fix RSEC271 - One or more characteristics were removed

RSEC271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 271

• Message text: One or more characteristics were removed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC271 - One or more characteristics were removed ?

  The SAP error message RSEC271, which states "One or more characteristics were removed," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there are issues related to the characteristics in a query or report. This error can arise due to various reasons, including changes in the data model, authorization issues, or inconsistencies in the query definition.
  Causes of RSEC271
  
  
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been changes to the InfoObjects or characteristics in the underlying data model (e.g., InfoProviders, InfoObjects), it can lead to the removal of certain characteristics from the query.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: If a user does not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics, those characteristics may be removed from the query output.
  
  
  Query Definition Changes: Modifications in the query definition, such as removing or deactivating certain characteristics, can trigger this error.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: If the data source for the query has been