How To Fix RSR_EXPLAIN020 - Listcube selection for characteristic &1 might be incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSR_EXPLAIN - Explain Key Figures

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Listcube selection for characteristic &1 might be incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSR_EXPLAIN020 - Listcube selection for characteristic &1 might be incorrect ?

  The SAP error message RSR_EXPLAIN020 indicates that there is a potential issue with the selection criteria for a characteristic in a query or report using the Listcube functionality. This error typically arises when the selection for a characteristic does not match the data available in the InfoProvider or when the characteristic is not properly defined in the query.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria for the characteristic specified in the error message may not correspond to any data in the InfoProvider.
  Missing Data: The characteristic might not have any values in the underlying data source, leading to an empty result set.
  Incorrect Query Definition: The query might be incorrectly defined, or the characteristic might not be included in the query definition.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data for the specified characteristic.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoProvider structure may lead to inconsistencies in the query.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria for the characteristic in the query. Ensure that the values specified are valid and exist in the underlying data.
  Validate Data Availability: Use transaction codes like RSA1 to check the data in the InfoProvider. Ensure that the characteristic has data available for the selections being made.
  Review Query Definition: Open the query in the Query Designer and verify that the characteristic is correctly included in the query definition and that it is set up properly.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the data for the characteristic.
  Data Model Review: If there have been recent changes to the data model, review those changes to ensure they have not affected the characteristic or the InfoProvider.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench for checking InfoProviders and data.
  RSRT: Query Monitor for executing and analyzing queries.
  RSO1: InfoObject maintenance for checking the definition of characteristics.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on query design and Listcube functionality for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSR_EXPLAIN020 error message.