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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 are being read is correctly configured and that the data is available.
  Verify Characteristic Definition: Check the definition of the characteristic in the InfoObject and ensure that it is correctly set up to read external values.
  Review Authorizations: Make sure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the external characteristic values.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data model to ensure that all characteristics and data sources are correctly defined and linked.
  Check for Technical Issues: Investigate any technical issues that may be affecting the connection to the external data source. This may involve checking network connectivity, system logs, or any relevant error messages in the system.
  Re-extract Data: If the issue persists, consider re-extracting the data from the source system to ensure that all values are up to date and correctly loaded.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the InfoObjects and data sources.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to external characteristics and data sources for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the RSPLF802 error message in your SAP system.