How To Fix RSRA1008 - Setting contains errors: No characteristic selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRA1 - Message class for Exception Reporting

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Setting contains errors: No characteristic selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRA1008 - Setting contains errors: No characteristic selected ?

  The SAP error message RSRA1008, which states "Setting contains errors: No characteristic selected," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to create or modify a query or a data source, and it indicates that there is a missing characteristic in the settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The most common cause of this error is that you have not selected any characteristics in the query definition or in the data source settings.
  Incorrect Query Configuration: The query might be incorrectly configured, leading to the absence of necessary fields or characteristics.
  Data Source Issues: If you are working with a data source, it may not have been properly defined or activated, leading to missing characteristics.
  Transport Issues: If the query or data source was transported from another system, it might not have all the necessary components or characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Characteristics: Go back to the query or data source settings and ensure that you have selected the necessary characteristics. This can usually be done in the query designer or data source configuration screen.
  Check Query Configuration: Review the entire query configuration to ensure that all required fields and characteristics are included. Make sure that the key figures and dimensions are properly defined.
  Activate Data Source: If you are working with a data source, ensure that it is activated. You can do this in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or manually adjust the settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristics and settings required for your particular query or data source.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSRT (Query Monitor), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSRA1008 error and successfully configure your query or data source in SAP BW.