How To Fix RSPLF802 - Could not read external charcteristic value &1 for characteristic &2

RSPLF802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLF - Planning Framework

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Could not read external charcteristic value &1 for characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLF802 - Could not read external charcteristic value &1 for characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSPLF802 indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to read an external characteristic value for a specific characteristic. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with external data sources or characteristics that are not properly defined or accessible.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data Source: The external characteristic value may not be available in the data source or the data source may not be correctly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the external characteristic values.
  Data Model Issues: The characteristic may not be properly defined in the data model, or there may be inconsistencies in the data model.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues such as connectivity problems with the external system or issues with the data extraction process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Source Configuration: Ensure that the data source from which the characteristic values