How To Fix RSRD262 - Characteristic &1 is not relevant for the broadcast setting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not relevant for the broadcast setting

What causes this issue?

You have selected a characteristic for filter navigation for the
precalculation which does not have an effect on the precalculated
document.
This may mean that the underlying data provider is changed when the
navigation status of the broadcast setting is changed or deleted.
Previously valid characteristics for filter navigation may then become
invalid.

System Response

The broadcast setting is incorrect and cannot be saved or executed.

How to fix this error?

Transfer a navigation status to the broadcast setting which makes the
characteristic relevant to the precalculated document again, or do not
use the characteristic for the filter navigation.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRD262 - Characteristic &1 is not relevant for the broadcast setting ?

  The SAP error message RSRD262 indicates that a characteristic you are trying to use in a broadcast setting is not relevant for that specific broadcast. This typically occurs in the context of broadcasting reports or queries in SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Irrelevant Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use in the broadcast settings is not part of the query definition or is not relevant for the broadcasting context.
  Query Design: The query may not have been designed to include the characteristic in question, or it may not be suitable for broadcasting.
  Broadcast Settings: The broadcast settings may not be configured correctly to include the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSRD262 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Query Definition:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and verify that the characteristic in question is included in the query.
  Ensure that the characteristic is relevant for the broadcasting context.
  
  
  
  Review Broadcast Settings:
  
  Go to the broadcast settings and check if the characteristic is being used correctly.
  Make sure that the characteristic is included in the selection criteria or output format of the broadcast.
  
  
  
  Modify the Query:
  
  If the characteristic is not relevant, consider modifying the query to either include it or remove it from the broadcast settings.
  Ensure that the query is designed to support the broadcasting requirements.
  
  
  
  Test the Broadcast:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the broadcast again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on broadcasting and query design.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP BW broadcasting and query design to better understand the requirements and limitations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSRD262 error and implement a solution to resolve it.