How To Fix RSPLPPM112 - Cannot find characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLPPM - Message Class for Package RSPLPPM

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Cannot find characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLPPM112 - Cannot find characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSPLPPM112, which states "Cannot find characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when the system is unable to locate a specific characteristic that is referenced in a query, report, or data model.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the error message does not exist in the InfoObject catalog or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Query Definition: The query or report may be incorrectly defined, referencing a characteristic that is not part of the data model.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects or InfoProviders, may lead to this error if the characteristic is no longer valid.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Existence: Verify that the characteristic referenced in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObjects in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Review Query Definition: Open the query in the Query Designer and check if the characteristic is correctly defined and available in the data source.
  Transport Check: If the characteristic was recently transported, ensure that the transport request included the necessary objects and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  Recreate or Adjust the Characteristic: If the characteristic is missing, you may need to recreate it or adjust the query to use a different characteristic that is available.
  Check for Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that all dependent objects are updated accordingly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and queries.
  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 on managing InfoObjects and queries.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSPLPPM112 error and implement a suitable solution.