How To Fix RSL_UI155 - At least one column must be a characteristic

RSL_UI155 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSL_UI -

• Message number: 155

• Message text: At least one column must be a characteristic

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The system can only create the provider if there is at least one
characteristic.

How to fix this error?

Remove the "Key Figure" flag for at least one selected column.

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 RSL_UI155 - At least one column must be a characteristic ?

  The SAP error message RSL_UI155, which states "At least one column must be a characteristic," typically occurs in the context of reporting or analysis tools within SAP, such as SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). This error indicates that the system requires at least one column in your report or query to be defined as a characteristic, which is essential for proper data aggregation and analysis.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The report or query you are trying to execute does not have any columns defined as characteristics. Characteristics are essential for grouping and filtering data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the report or query may not have been set up correctly, leading to the absence of characteristics.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model, such as missing or incorrectly defined attributes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Add Characteristics: Ensure that at least one column in your report or query is defined as a