How To Fix RSMD_RS_GEN014 - There is no competing fixed value for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSMD_RS_GEN - For generic value help

• Message number: 014

• Message text: There is no competing fixed value for characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSMD_RS_GEN014 - There is no competing fixed value for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSMD_RS_GEN014, which states "There is no competing fixed value for characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with queries or data extraction involving characteristics that have fixed values set.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Fixed Values: The characteristic specified in the error message does not have a corresponding fixed value defined in the context of the query or data extraction.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be designed in such a way that it expects a fixed value for a characteristic that is not available in the data source.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not contain the necessary data for the characteristic, leading to the absence of fixed values.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data model or the data itself, causing the fixed values to not be recognized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fixed Values:
  
  Go to the characteristic in question and verify if fixed values are defined. You can do this in the SAP BW modeling tools or the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1).
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and check if the characteristic is set to use fixed values. If it is, ensure that the fixed values are correctly defined and available in the data source.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Source:
  
  Ensure that the data source (e.g., InfoProvider, DSO, or InfoCube) contains the necessary data for the characteristic. You can check this by running a simple query or data preview on the data source.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the data model is consistent and that there are no issues with the data loading process. You may need to check the data load logs for any errors or warnings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Query Filters:
  
  If the query is overly restrictive with filters, consider adjusting them to allow for more data to be included, which may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query from scratch to ensure that all settings are correctly applied.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSD1 (InfoObject maintenance), RSRT (Query Monitor), and RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to investigate and resolve issues related to InfoObjects and queries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for best practices in query design and data modeling to avoid such issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.