How To Fix RSPLS_CR009 - Combination check: Characteristic value &1 for &2 char. does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS_CR - Messages on Characteristic Relationships/Data Slices

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Combination check: Characteristic value &1 for &2 char. does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS_CR009 - Combination check: Characteristic value &1 for &2 char. does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS_CR009 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic value in a query or report related to SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). Specifically, it means that the characteristic value specified for a particular characteristic does not exist in the underlying data model.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to use in your query does not exist in the InfoObject or the data source.
  Data Load Issues: The data may not have been loaded correctly into the InfoProvider, leading to missing values.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be designed to filter or display data based on a characteristic value that is not valid or does not exist in the current context.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the characteristic may not be maintained properly, leading to missing values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Verify that the characteristic value you are using in your query exists in the master data. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW system and checking the values.
  Data Load Verification: Ensure that the data load process has been executed successfully. Check the data load logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues with loading the relevant data.
  Update Master Data: If the characteristic value is indeed missing, you may need to update the master data to include the necessary values.
  Query Design Review: Review the query design to ensure that it is correctly set up to filter or display the intended data. Make sure that the characteristic and its values are correctly defined in the query.
  Reprocess Data: If necessary, reprocess the data in the InfoProvider to ensure that all relevant data is available for reporting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and data loads.
  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.
  Query Designer: Use the Query Designer to review and modify the query settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSPLS_CR009 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.