How To Fix RSRD620 - No characteristic selected for exception search

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 620

• Message text: No characteristic selected for exception search

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRD620 - No characteristic selected for exception search ?

  The SAP error message RSRD620 ("No characteristic selected for exception search") typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to execute a query or report that involves exception aggregation, but no characteristics have been defined for the exception search.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The most common cause of this error is that the query or report does not have any characteristics selected for the exception search. This means that the system does not know which characteristics to use to evaluate exceptions.
  Query Design Issues: The query might not be properly designed to include the necessary characteristics for exception handling.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model or InfoProvider that prevent the characteristics from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer.
  Ensure that you have selected at least one characteristic for the exception search. This can typically be done in the "Exceptions" tab of the query properties.
  If you are using exception aggregation, make sure that the characteristics you want to evaluate are included in the query.
  
  
  
  Modify Exception Settings:
  
  In the Query Designer, navigate to the "Exceptions" section.
  Add the necessary characteristics that you want to use for exception handling.
  Save and activate the query after making changes.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Check the underlying InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DSO) to ensure that the characteristics you want to use are available and correctly defined.
  Ensure that the data model is properly populated with data that corresponds to the characteristics.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run the query again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be known issues that have been addressed in newer versions or patches.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on query design and exception handling in SAP BW/BI.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or SAP Community Network (SCN) for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSRD620 error and successfully execute your query with the desired exception handling.