How To Fix RSISC004 - Value &2 for characteristic &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSISC - Error Messages in Functions

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Value &2 for characteristic &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSISC004 - Value &2 for characteristic &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message RSISC004 indicates that a value for a characteristic is not valid in the context of the data being processed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or queries.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The value being used for the characteristic does not exist in the master data or is not valid for the specific context of the query or report.
  Data Type Mismatch: The value provided may not match the expected data type for the characteristic (e.g., a numeric value is expected, but a string is provided).
  Missing Master Data: The characteristic may not have the necessary master data loaded or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be incorrectly designed, leading to the selection of invalid values for the characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the value for the characteristic exists in the master data. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject and checking the master data entries.
  Validate Input Values: Ensure that the values being passed to the characteristic are valid and conform to the expected format and data type.
  Review Query Design: If the error occurs in a query, review the query design to ensure that the characteristics and their values are correctly defined and that there are no filters or conditions that could lead to invalid values.
  Data Load: If the master data is missing, ensure that the relevant data loads are executed successfully and that the data is activated.
  Check for Authorizations: Sometimes, authorization issues can lead to the inability to access certain values. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and master data.
  InfoObject Maintenance: Use transaction RSD1 to maintain InfoObjects and check their properties.
  Query Designer: Use the Query Designer to review and modify queries that may be causing the error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSISC004 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.