How To Fix RSPLF480 - There are no characteristics that can be used for packaging

RSPLF480 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLF - Planning Framework

• Message number: 480

• Message text: There are no characteristics that can be used for packaging

What causes this issue?

None of the characteristics is both a lock-relevant characteristic in
all the InfoProviders to which it provides data and a block ch
aracteristic in the planning function. This means that you cannot use
packaging.

System Response

The system executes the step in the planning sequence without using
packaging.

How to fix this error?

In lock management (transaction RSPLSE), you can change the
lock-relevant characteristics. Alternatively you can change the planning
function.

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 RSPLF480 - There are no characteristics that can be used for packaging ?

  The SAP error message RSPLF480, which states "There are no characteristics that can be used for packaging," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with the packaging of data or when trying to create a package for a query or InfoProvider.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Characteristics: The InfoObject or InfoProvider you are trying to use for packaging does not have any characteristics defined that can be utilized for packaging. This could be due to a configuration issue or an oversight during the design of the data model.
  
  
  Incorrect Query Design: If you are trying to create a query and have not selected any characteristics that can be used for packaging, this error will occur.
  
  
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model, such as missing or inactive characteristics that should be part of the