How To Fix RSM428 - No routine maintained for characteristic &.

RSM428 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 428

• Message text: No routine maintained for characteristic &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM428 - No routine maintained for characteristic &. ?

  The SAP error message RSM428 ("No routine maintained for characteristic &.") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the data transformation process. This error indicates that there is no routine defined for a specific characteristic in the data flow, which is necessary for the transformation of data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Routine: The primary cause of this error is that a transformation routine has not been defined for the characteristic in question. Routines are used to manipulate data during the extraction and loading process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transformation might be incorrectly configured, leading to the system not being able to find the appropriate routine.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model or characteristics, the associated routines may not have been updated or created.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Routine:
  
  Go to the Transformation that is causing the error.
  Check the characteristics