How To Fix RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME_DE002 - There is no characteristic value &1 for characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME_DE - Messages for BEx Analyzer with Original Language German

• Message number: 002

• Message text: There is no characteristic value &1 for characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME_DE002 - There is no characteristic value &1 for characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME_DE002 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic value in a query or report when exporting data to Excel. Specifically, the message states that there is no characteristic value for a given characteristic. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The characteristic value specified in the error message does not exist in the data source or the InfoProvider being queried.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as the deletion of a characteristic or its values, can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be designed to filter or display data based on a characteristic that is not available in the current context.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain characteristic values.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Verify that the characteristic value mentioned in the error message exists in the relevant InfoProvider or data source.
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the characteristics and their values.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and check if the characteristic is correctly defined and if any filters or restrictions are applied that might exclude the characteristic value.
  Ensure that the query is designed to handle the expected data.
  
  
  
  Data Refresh:
  
  If the data model has changed, ensure that the data is refreshed. This can be done by running the relevant data load process to update the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and its values. This can be checked with the help of the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the query execution to identify where the error is occurring. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific version of SAP BW or the query tool you are using for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly design queries and understand the data model to minimize the occurrence of such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.