How To Fix RSPLF047 - Char. &1 for determining unit dynamically does not exist in InfoProvider

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLF - Planning Framework

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Char. &1 for determining unit dynamically does not exist in InfoProvider

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLF047 - Char. &1 for determining unit dynamically does not exist in InfoProvider ?

  The SAP error message RSPLF047 indicates that a characteristic (denoted by &1) for determining a unit dynamically does not exist in the specified InfoProvider. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to execute a query or report that requires a characteristic that is not available in the data model.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not included in the InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DataStore Object) that the query is trying to access.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be designed to use a characteristic that is not relevant or not available in the context of the InfoProvider.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as the removal or renaming of characteristics, can lead to this error if the query has not been updated accordingly.
  Transport Issues: If the query or InfoProvider was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoProvider: Verify that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is indeed part of the InfoProvider. You can do this by checking the structure of the InfoProvider in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Update Query: If the characteristic is not part of the InfoProvider, you may need to modify the query to remove or replace the characteristic with one that exists in the InfoProvider.
  Rebuild Query: If the query is complex, consider rebuilding it to ensure that all characteristics used are valid and available in the InfoProvider.
  Data Model Review: Review any recent changes made to the data model to ensure that all necessary characteristics are included and correctly configured.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoProviders and their characteristics.
  Query Designer: Use the Query Designer to analyze and modify queries, ensuring that all characteristics used are valid.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for specific details on characteristics and InfoProviders, as well as best practices for query design.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSPLF047 error and implement a suitable solution.