How To Fix RSPLS139 - Aggregation level &1: Characteristic &2 has to be added

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS - General Messages

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Aggregation level &1: Characteristic &2 has to be added

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS139 - Aggregation level &1: Characteristic &2 has to be added ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS139 indicates that there is an issue with an aggregation level in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). Specifically, it means that a characteristic that is required for the aggregation level is missing. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The error occurs when a characteristic that is needed for the aggregation level is not included in the definition of that aggregation level.
  Changes in InfoObjects: If there have been changes to InfoObjects (like adding or removing characteristics) after the aggregation level was created, it may lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Data Model: The data model may have inconsistencies, such as missing links between InfoObjects and the aggregation level.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Add the Missing Characteristic:
  
  Go to the aggregation level definition in the SAP BW system.
  Identify the missing characteristic (as indicated in the error message).
  Add the missing characteristic to the aggregation level.
  
  
  
  Check Aggregation Level Settings:
  
  Ensure that all required characteristics are included in the aggregation level.
  Review the settings and ensure that they align with the data model and reporting requirements.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Aggregation Level:
  
  After making changes, re-activate the aggregation level to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a hierarchy or has dependencies, ensure that those are also correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are properly transported to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access the aggregation levels and InfoObjects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on aggregation levels and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the aggregation level works as expected and that reports using this aggregation level return the correct data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSPLS139 error and ensure that your aggregation levels are correctly configured in SAP BW.