How To Fix RSPLFA033 - Invalid characteristic value for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLFA -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Invalid characteristic value for &1

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLFA033 - Invalid characteristic value for &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSPLFA033, which states "Invalid characteristic value for &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with queries, data modeling, or reporting. This error indicates that a characteristic value being used in a query or data model is not valid or does not exist in the master data.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The characteristic value being referenced does not exist in the master data for the characteristic.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrectly loaded data.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be designed to filter or display data based on a characteristic value that is not applicable or not available in the current context.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not be properly configured, or the data may not have been loaded correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Verify that the characteristic value referenced in the error message exists in the master data. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW system and checking the master data.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  If the error occurs in a query, review the query design to ensure that the filters and selections are correctly set up. Make sure that the characteristic values used in the query are valid and exist in the data.
  
  
  
  Data Load Verification:
  
  Check the data load process to ensure that the data has been loaded correctly into the InfoProvider. You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to monitor data loads and check for errors.
  
  
  
  Data Source Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the data source is correctly configured and that the data is being extracted properly. If there are issues with the data source, resolve them before running the query again.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic values in question.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Data:
  
  If there are inconsistencies, consider reprocessing the data or performing a full load to ensure that all data is up to date.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 for data modeling and monitoring, and RSD1 for InfoObject maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for best practices in data modeling and query design.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSPLFA033 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.