How To Fix RSPLS603 - Char. value &1 for &2 characteristic in selection &3 has wrong format

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS - General Messages

• Message number: 603

• Message text: Char. value &1 for &2 characteristic in selection &3 has wrong format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS603 - Char. value &1 for &2 characteristic in selection &3 has wrong format ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS603 indicates that there is an issue with the format of a characteristic value in a selection. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries, especially when using characteristics in a selection screen.
  Cause:
  The error message "Char. value &1 for &2 characteristic in selection &3 has wrong format" suggests that the value provided for a specific characteristic does not match the expected format. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The value provided for the characteristic may not match the expected data type (e.g., a numeric value is expected, but a string is provided).
  Length Issues: The length of the value may exceed the defined length for that characteristic.
  Invalid Characters: The value may contain invalid characters that are not allowed for that characteristic.
  Incorrect Value: The value may not exist in the master data for that characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSPLS603 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Review the definition of the characteristic in the SAP BW system to understand the expected format, data type, and length.
  Validate Input Values: Ensure that the values you are entering for the characteristic conform to the expected format. This includes checking for:
  
  Correct data type (e.g., numeric, alphanumeric).
  Length of the value.
  Allowed characters (e.g., no special characters if not permitted).
  
  
  Review Master Data: Verify that the value you are trying to use exists in the master data for that characteristic. If it does not exist, you may need to create or update the master data.
  Use Correct Selection Options: If you are using selection options in a query, ensure that they are set up correctly and that the values are appropriate for the context of the query.
  Test with Sample Values: Try using known valid values for the characteristic to see if the error persists. This can help isolate the issue to specific values.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the characteristics and master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on characteristics and their configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the RSPLS603 error in your SAP BW or BI environment.