How To Fix RSOBI_MF140 - Characteristics assigned to InfoObject catalog &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOBI_MF - Messages for SOBI Model Factory

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Characteristics assigned to InfoObject catalog &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOBI_MF140 - Characteristics assigned to InfoObject catalog &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSOBI_MF140 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of characteristics to an InfoObject catalog in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration of InfoObjects and their associated characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Assignment: The characteristics may not be correctly assigned to the InfoObject catalog.
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that are expected to be part of the InfoObject catalog may be missing or not activated.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data model or metadata definitions in the BW system.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject catalog was transported from another system, there may be issues with the transport that caused the characteristics to not be properly assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignment: Go to the InfoObject catalog in the SAP BW system and verify that the characteristics are correctly assigned. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObject catalog in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Activate Characteristics: Ensure that all characteristics that need to be part of the InfoObject catalog are activated. You can check this in the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  Reassign Characteristics: If there are discrepancies, you may need to reassign the characteristics to the InfoObject catalog. This can be done in the InfoObject catalog settings.
  Check Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the InfoObjects and InfoObject catalog to identify any inconsistencies. This can often be done through the BW administration tools.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of BW you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoObjects and InfoObject catalogs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.