How To Fix RSISC012 - Selection for characteristic &1: From &2 to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSISC - Error Messages in Functions

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Selection for characteristic &1: From &2 to &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSISC012 - Selection for characteristic &1: From &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSISC012 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the selection of characteristics in a query or report. The message indicates that the selection for a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is invalid because the range specified (from &2 to &3) is not appropriate or does not exist.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Range: The range specified for the characteristic is not valid. This could be due to:
  
  The values for the characteristic do not exist in the data source.
  The range specified is incorrect (e.g., the "from" value is greater than the "to" value).
  The characteristic is not properly defined in the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be no data available for the specified range in the underlying data source.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Range: Verify the values specified in the selection for the characteristic. Ensure that the "from" value is less than or equal to the "to" value and that both values exist in the data source.
  
  
  Validate Characteristic Values: Check the characteristic in the InfoObject to ensure that it is correctly defined and that the values you are trying to select are valid.
  
  
  Data Availability: Ensure that there is data available for the specified range in the underlying data source. You can do this by running a query or report without the selection criteria to see if data exists.
  
  
  Authorization Check: 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.
  
  
  Rebuild the Query: If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query or report to ensure that all selections and filters are correctly applied.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and data sources.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for more details on characteristics and selections.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.