How To Fix RSR_TRANS017 - CHARACTERISTIC '&1' is being used, but is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSR_TRANS -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: CHARACTERISTIC '&1' is being used, but is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSR_TRANS017 - CHARACTERISTIC '&1' is being used, but is not defined ?

  The SAP error message RSR_TRANS017 indicates that a characteristic (in this case, represented by &1) is being used in a query or report, but it has not been defined in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with InfoObjects, queries, or data models.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Definition: The characteristic that is referenced in the query or report is not defined in the InfoObject catalog.
  Deleted or Inactive Characteristic: The characteristic may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be incorrectly designed, referencing a characteristic that is not part of the data model.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObjects in the SAP BW system and verify if the characteristic exists. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObjects in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Activate the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic exists but is inactive, activate it. You can do this in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer (transaction code BEx Query Designer) and check if the characteristic is correctly included in the query structure.
  Remove or replace the characteristic if it is not needed or if it is incorrect.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the characteristic was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that they were completed successfully and that the characteristic is present in the target system.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query from scratch, ensuring that all characteristics used are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP regarding the specific characteristic or query to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  BEx Query Designer: For designing and modifying queries.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar issues faced by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSR_TRANS017 error and ensure that the characteristic is properly defined and utilized in your SAP BW environment.