How To Fix RSPLS_CR015 - Derived characteristic overwritten again

RSPLS_CR015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Derived characteristic overwritten again

What causes this issue?

In the characteristic relationships for InfoCube '&V1&', relationships
of type 'Derivation' have been maintained. In the previous data record,
a value was derived for at least one characteristic and then overwritten
again by another value in step '&V2&'.

System Response

Characteristic relationships are maintained inconsistently. The system
cannot perform characteristic derivation.

How to fix this error?

Maintain characteristic relationships so that the same value is always
produced, even when a characteristic value is dervied more than once.

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 RSPLS_CR015 - Derived characteristic overwritten again ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS_CR015, which states "Derived characteristic overwritten again," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there are issues related to the handling of derived characteristics in queries or InfoProviders. This error indicates that a derived characteristic is being overwritten, which can lead to inconsistencies in the data being reported.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Definitions: The derived characteristic may be defined in multiple places, leading to conflicts when the system tries to resolve which definition to use.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be designed in such a way that it attempts to overwrite the derived characteristic with conflicting values.
  Data Source Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data sources or InfoProviders that are feeding into the query, causing the derived characteristic to be incorrectly populated.
  Transformation Logic: If there are transformations or routines that manipulate the data, they may inadvertently cause the derived characteristic to be overwritten.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Query