How To Fix RSPLW096 - Step &1: Characteristic &2 does not exist in DSO

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLW - Messages from planning modeler

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Step &1: Characteristic &2 does not exist in DSO

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLW096 - Step &1: Characteristic &2 does not exist in DSO ?

  The SAP error message RSPLW096 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic that is expected to be present in a DataStore Object (DSO) but is not found. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with queries, transformations, or data loading processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message does not exist in the DSO. This could be due to a number of reasons:
  
  The characteristic was removed or renamed in the DSO.
  The DSO was not properly activated after changes were made.
  The characteristic is not included in the DSO structure.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Query or Transformation: If you are running a query or a transformation that references a characteristic that is not part of the DSO, this error will occur.
  
  
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects or DSO structures, can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DSO Structure:
  
  Go to the DSO in the SAP BW system and check its structure to ensure that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is indeed part of the DSO.
  If the characteristic is missing, you may need to add it back to the DSO structure.
  
  
  
  Activate DSO:
  
  If changes were made to the DSO, ensure that it has been activated. You can do this by navigating to the DSO and selecting the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Review Queries and Transformations:
  
  Check any queries or transformations that reference the DSO to ensure they are correctly configured and do not reference any non-existent characteristics.
  If necessary, update the queries or transformations to align with the current DSO structure.
  
  
  
  Data Model Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all related objects (like InfoObjects, InfoProviders, etc.) are consistent and properly defined. If there have been changes, you may need to adjust related objects accordingly.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Repair:
  
  In some cases, it may be necessary to rebuild the DSO or repair the data model to resolve inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to navigate to the DSO and check its structure.
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs for more detailed information about the error. You can use transaction SLG1 to view application logs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on managing DSOs and troubleshooting errors in SAP BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSPLW096 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.