How To Fix RSEC293 - Special characteristics missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Special characteristics missing

What causes this issue?

Make sure that every user is assigned authorizations for the
characteristics for validity of an authorization (<ZH>0TCAVALID</>),
InfoProvider (<ZH>0INFOPROV</>) and activity (<ZH>0TCAATCVT</>).
You do not have to do this for each authorization yourself, but SAP
recommends that you always assign this special characteristic for
reasons of clarity and analysis security.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC293 - Special characteristics missing ?

  The SAP error message RSEC293, which states "Special characteristics missing," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there are issues related to the characteristics of InfoObjects in a query or data model. This error indicates that certain required characteristics are not defined or are missing in the context of the query or data extraction process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The error often arises when a query or data model references characteristics that have not been defined or are not available in the InfoProvider.
  Incorrect Query Design: If the query is designed to include certain characteristics that are not part of the underlying data model or InfoObject, this error can occur.
  Data Source Issues: If the data source does not contain the necessary characteristics or if there are issues with the data extraction process, this error may be triggered.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Query Design: Review the query design in the Query Designer to ensure that all required characteristics are included and correctly defined.
  Validate InfoObjects: Ensure that the InfoObjects used in the query are correctly defined in the data model and that they contain the necessary characteristics.
  Data Source Verification: Check the data source to ensure that it contains all the required characteristics. If necessary, update the data source or InfoProvider to include the missing characteristics.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics in question. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Rebuild or Refresh: If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query or refreshing the data model to ensure that all characteristics are correctly recognized by the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoProviders and InfoObjects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects, characteristics, and query design best practices.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSEC293 error in your SAP environment.