How To Fix RSPLF144 - Filter for characteristic &1 represents the empty set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLF - Planning Framework

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Filter for characteristic &1 represents the empty set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLF144 - Filter for characteristic &1 represents the empty set ?

  The SAP error message RSPLF144, which states "Filter for characteristic &1 represents the empty set," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to execute a query or report that includes a filter on a characteristic that does not return any data. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  No Data for the Filtered Characteristic: The characteristic you are filtering on may not have any data in the InfoProvider for the selected time period or other criteria.
  Incorrect Filter Values: The values specified in the filter may not exist in the characteristic's master data. For example, if you are filtering on a customer ID that does not exist in the dataset.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model, such as missing or incorrect data in the underlying InfoObjects or InfoProviders.
  Query Design Issues: The query may be designed in such a way that it inadvertently filters out all data, such as using multiple filters that contradict each other.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain data, leading to an empty result set.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify that there is data available for the characteristic in question. You can do this by running a simple report or query without any filters to see if data exists.
  Review Filter Values: Ensure that the values you are using in the filter are correct and exist in the master data for the characteristic.
  Examine Query Design: Review the query design to ensure that the filters applied do not conflict with each other. You may want to simplify the query to identify which filter is causing the issue.
  Check Data Model: Investigate the underlying data model to ensure that the InfoObjects and InfoProviders are correctly populated and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. You can check this in the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  Use Debugging Tools: If you have access, use the SAP BW query debugger to analyze the query execution and see where the data is being filtered out.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the InfoProviders and data, or RSRT (Query Monitor) to test the query.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. Sometimes, there are specific patches or updates that address similar issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for best practices in query design and data modeling to avoid such issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSPLF144 error and implement a solution to resolve it.