How To Fix RSPLS_CR016 - Characteristic '&1': Old value '&2', new value '&3'

RSPLS_CR016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Characteristic '&1': Old value '&2', new value '&3'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS_CR016 - Characteristic '&1': Old value '&2', new value '&3' ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS_CR016 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the characteristics in a query or a data model. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the old value and the new value of a characteristic during a data processing operation, such as during the execution of a query or the loading of data.
  
  Cause:
  The error message RSPLS_CR016 is triggered when:
  
  A characteristic in a query or InfoProvider is being updated, and the system detects that the old value does not match the new value being assigned.
  This can happen due to inconsistencies in the data model, such as changes in the underlying data source, or if there are conflicting values being processed in the query.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSPLS_CR016 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Query Definition: Review the query definition in the Query Designer to ensure that