How To Fix RSPLS138 - Aggregation level &1: Cannot select Audit characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS - General Messages

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Aggregation level &1: Cannot select Audit characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

Audit characteristics cannot be used in an aggregation level. The
technical names of the audit characteristics are
0ATIMSTMP
0AUSER
0AMODE
0ASOURCE

System Response

Aggregation level '&V1&' is inconsistent.

How to fix this error?

Remove the audit characteristics from the aggregation level.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS138 - Aggregation level &1: Cannot select Audit characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS138 indicates that there is an issue with the aggregation level in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) related to the audit characteristic. This error typically occurs when you are trying to execute a query or perform an operation that involves an aggregation level that has an audit characteristic that is not properly defined or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Audit Characteristic: The audit characteristic specified in the error message is not included in the aggregation level definition.
  Incorrect Configuration: The aggregation level may not be configured correctly, or the audit characteristic may not be relevant for the specific aggregation level.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as the addition or removal of characteristics, can lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  Transport Issues: If the aggregation level was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Aggregation Level Definition:
  
  Go to the Aggregation Level maintenance in SAP BW (transaction code RSA1).
  Verify that the audit characteristic mentioned in the error message is included in the aggregation level definition.
  
  
  
  Modify the Aggregation Level:
  
  If the audit characteristic is missing, you may need to add it to the aggregation level.
  If it is not relevant, consider removing it from the query or the aggregation level.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Aggregation Level:
  
  If the aggregation level is corrupted or incorrectly configured, you may need to recreate it.
  Ensure that all necessary characteristics are included and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Model Changes:
  
  Review any recent changes made to the data model that could affect the aggregation level.
  Ensure that all characteristics used in the aggregation level are still valid and available.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check if all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Ensure that the target system has the same configuration as the source system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  BW Queries: If the error occurs during query execution, check the query definition and ensure that it aligns with the aggregation level.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSPLS138 error in SAP BW.