How To Fix RSPLS602 - Char. value &1 for &2 characteristic in selection &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS - General Messages

• Message number: 602

• Message text: Char. value &1 for &2 characteristic in selection &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS602 - Char. value &1 for &2 characteristic in selection &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS602 indicates that a characteristic value specified in a selection does not exist in the context of the data being processed. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with queries, data models, or InfoProviders.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic Value: The characteristic value specified in the selection does not exist in the master data for the characteristic.
  Incorrect Data Source: The data source being queried may not contain the expected values due to data loading issues or incorrect data source configuration.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as the deletion of characteristic values or changes in the InfoObject definitions, can lead to this error.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the query may be incorrectly defined, leading to references to values that are not available.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Verify that the characteristic value specified in the error message exists in the master data for the characteristic. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW system and checking the master data.
  Review Query Design: If you are using a query, review the design of the query to ensure that the selections are correctly defined and that they reference valid characteristic values.
  Data Load Verification: Ensure that the data load processes have completed successfully and that the data is up-to-date. Check for any errors in the data loading process that might have prevented the characteristic values from being loaded.
  Update InfoObjects: If there have been changes to the InfoObjects or the data model, ensure that all relevant objects are updated and that the query is refreshed to reflect these changes.
  Test with Different Selections: Try running the query with different selections or without the problematic characteristic to isolate the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and data models, and RSRT (Query Monitor) to test queries.
  Master Data Maintenance: Use transaction RSD1 to maintain and check InfoObjects and their master data.
  Data Load Monitoring: Use transaction LBWQ to monitor data loads and check for any issues that may have occurred during the extraction and loading processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSPLS602 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.