How To Fix RSPLPPM054 - InfoProvider &2 does not contain characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLPPM - Message Class for Package RSPLPPM

• Message number: 054

• Message text: InfoProvider &2 does not contain characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLPPM054 - InfoProvider &2 does not contain characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSPLPPM054 indicates that a specific InfoProvider does not contain a required characteristic. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to execute a query or a report that references a characteristic that is not available in the specified InfoProvider.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not part of the InfoProvider you are querying. This could be due to:
  
  The characteristic not being included in the InfoProvider's data model.
  The InfoProvider being incorrectly configured or not updated after changes were made to the data model.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Query Design: The query might be designed to pull data from a characteristic that is not relevant to the selected InfoProvider.
  
  
  Data Source Changes: If the underlying data source for the InfoProvider has changed (e.g., fields were removed or renamed), this can lead to such errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoProvider Structure:
  
  Go to the InfoProvider in the SAP BW system and check its structure to confirm whether the characteristic in question is included.
  If the characteristic is missing, you may need to add it to the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Update the Query:
  
  If the characteristic is not relevant for the InfoProvider, you may need to modify the query to remove the reference to the missing characteristic.
  Use the Query Designer to adjust the query definition.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Activate the InfoProvider:
  
  If changes were made to the InfoProvider, ensure that it is activated and rebuilt. This can often resolve issues related to missing characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Source Changes:
  
  If the data source has changed, ensure that the InfoProvider is updated to reflect these changes. This may involve modifying the data source or re-mapping fields.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or change logs to understand if there were recent changes to the InfoProvider or the data model that could have led to this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access InfoProviders and check their structure.
  Query Designer: Use the Query Designer to modify queries and check for characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  BW Modeling Tools: If you are using BW Modeling Tools in Eclipse, you can also check the InfoProvider and its characteristics there.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSPLPPM054 error and implement a solution to resolve it.