How To Fix RSPLF141 - Data protected by Data Slices or Characteristic Relationships EXIT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLF - Planning Framework

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Data protected by Data Slices or Characteristic Relationships EXIT

What causes this issue?

Data protected by Data Slices or Characteristic Relationships EXIT

System Response

The planning function execution ended with error because data is
protected by Data Slices or Characteristic Relationships of type EXIT.
The EXIT class does not return any message which informs that the EXIT
protects data.

How to fix this error?

Check the source code of the EXIT class and ensure that proper messages
are raised.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLF141 - Data protected by Data Slices or Characteristic Relationships EXIT ?

  The SAP error message RSPLF141 indicates that a data request is being blocked due to data protection mechanisms in place, specifically related to Data Slices or Characteristic Relationships in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error typically occurs when a query is trying to access data that is restricted by these mechanisms.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Slices: Data slices are used to restrict the data that can be accessed in a query based on certain criteria. If a data slice is defined for a characteristic, it may prevent the query from accessing certain data records.
  
  
  Characteristic Relationships: These are used to define dependencies between characteristics in a query. If a characteristic relationship is defined that restricts access to certain data based on the values of other characteristics, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the error can also be related to user authorizations. If the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data slices or characteristics, the query will fail.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Data Slices: Check the data slices defined for the InfoProvider or query. Ensure that the data slice does not unintentionally restrict the data you are trying to access. You may need to adjust or remove the data slice if it is too restrictive.
  
  
  Check Characteristic Relationships: Review the characteristic relationships defined in the query. Ensure that they are set up correctly and do not block access to the required data. You may need to modify or remove certain relationships.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the data. This includes checking roles and authorizations related to the InfoProvider and the specific characteristics involved.
  
  
  Query Design: If the query is designed to use certain characteristics that are restricted by data slices or relationships, consider redesigning the query to avoid these restrictions.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the query again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSRT (Query Monitor) to analyze and test queries, and RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoProviders and data slices.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Data Slices and Characteristic Relationships.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSPLF141 error and implement a solution to resolve it.