How To Fix RSPLS133 - Unit characteristic &1 is not referenced by any selected key figure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS - General Messages

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Unit characteristic &1 is not referenced by any selected key figure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS133 - Unit characteristic &1 is not referenced by any selected key figure ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS133 indicates that a unit characteristic (in this case, represented by &1) is not referenced by any of the selected key figures in a query or report. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with queries in the BEx Query Designer or similar tools.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Key Figures and Characteristics: The unit characteristic is defined in the InfoObject but is not being used in any of the key figures that are selected in the query.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may have been designed without properly linking the unit characteristic to the relevant key figures.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to key figures or characteristics, may have led to the unit characteristic being orphaned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Figures: Review the key figures selected in your query. Ensure that the unit characteristic is relevant to at least one of the key figures. If it is not, you may need to either remove the unit characteristic from the query or add a key figure that uses it.
  
  
  Modify Query: If the unit characteristic is necessary for your analysis, you can modify the query to include a key figure that references the unit characteristic. This can be done in the BEx Query Designer:
  
  Open the query in BEx Query Designer.
  Check the key figures and ensure that at least one of them is linked to the unit characteristic.
  If necessary, add or modify key figures to include the unit characteristic.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model, validate that the InfoObjects and their relationships are correctly defined. Ensure that the unit characteristic is properly linked to the relevant key figures in the InfoProvider.
  
  
  Rebuild Query: In some cases, it may be easier to rebuild the query from scratch, ensuring that all necessary characteristics and key figures are included correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling unit characteristics and key figures.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for best practices on designing queries and understanding the relationships between characteristics and key figures.
  Testing: After making changes, test the query to ensure that it runs without errors and returns the expected results.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSPLS133 error and ensure that your query functions correctly.