How To Fix RSPLF145 - Filter for ref. data of characteristic &1 represents the empty set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLF - Planning Framework

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Filter for ref. data of characteristic &1 represents the empty set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLF145 - Filter for ref. data of characteristic &1 represents the empty set ?

  The SAP error message RSPLF145 indicates that a filter applied to a characteristic in a query or report is resulting in an empty set of reference data. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a query is executed, and the filter criteria do not match any existing data.
  Cause:
  
  Filter Criteria: The filter applied to the characteristic may be too restrictive or incorrectly defined, leading to no data being returned.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available in the InfoProvider for the specified characteristic values.
  Incorrect Characteristic Values: The values specified in the filter may not exist in the master data or may have been deleted or archived.
  Data Loading Issues: There may have been issues during the data loading process, resulting in missing data for the characteristic.
  Time Period: The time period selected in the query may not contain any data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Filter Criteria: Check the filter settings in the query. Ensure that the criteria are correctly defined and not overly restrictive.
  Check Data Availability: Verify that there is data available for the characteristic in the InfoProvider. You can do this by running a simple query without filters or by checking the underlying data in the InfoProvider.
  Validate Characteristic Values: Ensure that the values used in the filter exist in the master data. You can check the master data for the characteristic to confirm this.
  Data Load Monitoring: Check the data load process to ensure that data has been successfully loaded into the InfoProvider. Look for any errors or warnings in the data load logs.
  Adjust Time Period: If applicable, check the time period filter to ensure it encompasses periods where data is available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoProviders and monitor data loads.
  Query Designer: Use the Query Designer to modify and test your queries, adjusting filters as necessary.
  Master Data Maintenance: Use transaction codes like RSD1 to check and maintain master data for characteristics.
  Data Source Monitoring: Use transaction codes like RSMO to monitor data sources and ensure they are functioning correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSPLF145 error and implement a solution to resolve it.