How To Fix RSO_RES_QMSGS162 - Could not validate entered value for characteristic &1.

RSO_RES_QMSGS162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_QMSGS - Messages directly related to Query Designer.

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Could not validate entered value for characteristic &1.

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RSO_RES_QMSGS162 - Details

• The SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS162, which states "Could not validate entered value for characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the values being entered for a characteristic in a query or report. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The value entered for the characteristic does not exist in the master data or is not valid for the current context.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not be properly configured, or the characteristic may not be included in the data source.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic or its values.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as the deletion of a characteristic or changes in its attributes, can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be incorrectly designed, leading