How To Fix RSRD515 - &1: Characteristic &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 515

• Message text: &1: Characteristic &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRD515 - &1: Characteristic &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSRD515 typically indicates that a characteristic referenced in a query or report does not exist in the context of the data source or InfoProvider being used. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) systems.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message does not exist in the InfoObject catalog or the data model.
  Incorrect Query Definition: The query may be referencing a characteristic that has been deleted or renamed.
  Data Source Issues: The data source or InfoProvider being used may not contain the characteristic due to changes in the underlying data model.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Transport Issues: If the query or report was transported from one system to another, the characteristic may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Existence:
  
  Verify that the characteristic exists in the InfoObject catalog. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  
  
  
  Review Query Definition:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and check if the characteristic is correctly defined. If it has been renamed or deleted, update the query accordingly.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Source:
  
  Ensure that the data source or InfoProvider being used in the query contains the characteristic. You may need to refresh or re-activate the data source.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the query was transported, ensure that all necessary objects, including the characteristic, were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query from scratch to ensure that all components are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on query design and InfoObject management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSRD515 error message in your SAP environment.