How To Fix RSPLS_CR055 - Characteristic '&1' (&2) on position '&3'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Characteristic '&1' (&2) on position '&3'

What causes this issue?

'&V1&' contains the short description of the characteristic
'(&V2&)' contains the technical name of the characteristic
'&V3&' contains the axis and the position of the characteristic on this
axis. The characteristics in rows are on the 'Y' axis and the cha
racteristics in columns are on the 'X' axis. The characteristic
positions are counted from left to right (X) or from top to bottom (Y).
Characteristics are assigned to the axes at the time when the cells are
fixed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS_CR055 - Characteristic '&1' (&2) on position '&3' ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS_CR055 typically relates to issues in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) and specifically in the area of query design or data modeling. This error message indicates that there is a problem with a characteristic in a query or InfoProvider.
  Cause:
  The error message RSPLS_CR055 is triggered when:
  
  A characteristic (dimension) in a query or InfoProvider is not properly defined or is missing.
  The characteristic may not be available in the data source or InfoProvider being used.
  There could be an issue with the data model, such as a missing or incorrectly configured InfoObject.
  The characteristic might be inactive or not assigned to the relevant InfoProvider.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSPLS_CR055 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1) and verify that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify InfoProvider:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the relevant InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DataStore Object) that the query is based on. You can check this in the InfoProvider maintenance.
  
  
  
  Check Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer (transaction code BEx Query Designer) and verify that the characteristic is correctly included in the query structure. If it is missing, you may need to add it back.
  
  
  
  Activate Objects:
  
  If you have made any changes to the InfoObject or InfoProvider, ensure that you activate them. Sometimes, changes require reactivation to take effect.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and the associated data.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the system logs or the BW query monitor for additional details that might provide more context about the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  BEx Query Designer: For designing and modifying queries.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps for specific scenarios related to this error.
  
  
  
  SAP Community:
  
  Engaging with the SAP Community forums can also be helpful, as other users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSPLS_CR055 error in your SAP BW environment.