How To Fix RSO_RES_QMSGS419 - InfoObject must be of type Characteristic. &1 = &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 419

• Message text: InfoObject must be of type Characteristic. &1 = &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS419 - InfoObject must be of type Characteristic. &1 = &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS419 indicates that there is an issue with an InfoObject that is expected to be of type "Characteristic," but it is not. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with queries, InfoProviders, or data modeling.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An InfoObject that is being used in a query or data model is not defined as a Characteristic. Instead, it might be defined as a Key Figure or another type that is not compatible with the expected usage.
  The InfoObject might have been incorrectly configured or changed after it was initially set up in the query or data model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check the definition of the InfoObject that is causing the error (the one indicated by &2 in the error message).
  Ensure that it is defined as a Characteristic. If it is not, you may need to create a new Characteristic InfoObject or modify the existing one if possible.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  If the error occurs in a query, open the query in the Query Designer (e.g., RSRT) and check the structure of the query.
  Ensure that all InfoObjects used in the query are of the correct type. Replace any Key Figures or other types with appropriate Characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Data Model:
  
  If the error is related to a data model (e.g., CompositeProvider, Calculation View), review the model to ensure that all components are correctly defined and that the InfoObjects used are of the expected types.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Objects:
  
  After making any changes, re-activate the InfoObject, query, or data model to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the query or data model again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoObject Types: In SAP BW, InfoObjects can be classified into different types, including Characteristics (which represent attributes or dimensions) and Key Figures (which represent measurable values).
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to InfoObjects and queries include:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoObject types and query design best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.