How To Fix RSRD525 - Recipient determination: Characteristic &1 is not in control query &2

RSRD525 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 525

• Message text: Recipient determination: Characteristic &1 is not in control query &2

What causes this issue?

In bursting, the characteristic values for recipient determination
should be restricted using a control query. However, the characteristic
used to determine the recipient does not occur in the rows or cells of
the control query.

System Response

The broadcast setting is inconsistent and can neither be saved nor
executed.

How to fix this error?

Use a control query that contains the characteristic.

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 RSRD525 - Recipient determination: Characteristic &1 is not in control query &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSRD525, which states "Recipient determination: Characteristic &1 is not in control query &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP Business Warehouse (BW) when dealing with the distribution of reports or queries. This error indicates that a characteristic (dimension) that is expected to be part of the control query is missing or not properly defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message (&1) is not included in the control query (&2). Control queries are used to determine the recipients of the report or data distribution.
  Incorrect Query Configuration: The query might not be configured correctly to include all necessary characteristics that are required for recipient determination.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the query structure, it may lead to discrepancies in the expected characteristics.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization issues can prevent the system from