How To Fix RSPLPPM144 - At least one master data for key characteristic does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLPPM - Message Class for Package RSPLPPM

• Message number: 144

• Message text: At least one master data for key characteristic does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLPPM144 - At least one master data for key characteristic does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSPLPPM144 indicates that there is a problem with the master data for a key characteristic in a planning application. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when you are trying to execute a planning function or a planning sequence that requires certain master data to be present.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system cannot find the required master data for one or more key characteristics that are involved in the planning process. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Master Data: The master data for the key characteristic is not created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Data Source: The data source from which the master data is being fetched is not correctly configured or is not available.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect keys or missing entries in the master data tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the planning function may not have the necessary authorizations to access the master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSPLPPM144 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant master data table (e.g., 0CUSTOMER, 0MATERIAL, etc.) and verify if the required entries exist for the key characteristic.
  If the master data is missing, create the necessary entries.
  
  
  
  Data Source Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the data source from which the master data is being pulled is correctly configured and active.
  Check if the data source is connected to the correct InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any inconsistencies.
  Use transaction codes like RSD1 to check the InfoObject and ensure that the master data is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the master data.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Planning Function:
  
  After ensuring that the master data is available and correct, reprocess the planning function or sequence that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes such as RSD1 (to check InfoObjects), RSA1 (to access the Data Warehousing Workbench), and RSPC (to manage process chains).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on master data management and planning functions in SAP BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSPLPPM144 error.