How To Fix RSRV071 - Check if blank values of attributes in characteristic &1 are type-related

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Check if blank values of attributes in characteristic &1 are type-related

Description
The system searches in the <AB>P</> (time-independent) and <AB>Q</>
(time-dependent) master data tables for records where <AB>SPACE</> is
used as an initial value, even though this is different to the
type-friendly initial value. This can only happen with characteristics
of data type <AB>NUMC</>, <AB>DATS</>, or <AB>TIMS</>.
Repairs:
Inconsistencies can be repaired.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV071 - Check if blank values of attributes in characteristic &1 are type-related ?

  The SAP error message RSRV071 indicates that there are blank values for attributes in a characteristic, and it is prompting you to check if these blank values are type-related. This message typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with InfoObjects and their attributes.
  Cause:
  The error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: Blank values in attributes may indicate that the data is not complete or that there are issues with the data loading process.
  Type-Related Issues: The blank values may be related to the data type of the characteristic. For example, if a characteristic is defined as a numeric type, but the data being loaded contains blanks or non-numeric values, this can trigger the error.
  Transformation Errors: During the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process, if the transformation rules do not handle blank values correctly, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSRV071 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Data Source: Review the data source from which the data is being loaded. Ensure that it does not contain blank values for the attributes in question.
  
  
  Data Type Validation: Verify the data types of the characteristics and their attributes. Ensure that the data being loaded matches the expected data types. If necessary, adjust the data types in the InfoObject definition.
  
  
  Transformation Rules: Review the transformation rules in the Data Transfer Process (DTP) to ensure that they handle blank values appropriately. You may need to add logic to replace blank values with default values or to filter them out.
  
  
  Data Cleansing: If the data source contains invalid or blank values, consider cleansing the data before loading it into SAP BW. This can involve using data quality tools or scripts to ensure that the data meets the required standards.
  
  
  Use RSRV Transaction: Use transaction RSRV to analyze the InfoObject and check for any inconsistencies. This transaction provides various checks and can help identify the root cause of the issue.
  
  
  Reprocess Data: After making the necessary adjustments, reprocess the data load to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction RSRV: This transaction is used for data consistency checks in SAP BW. It can help identify issues with InfoObjects, data loads, and other aspects of the BW system.
  InfoObject Definition: Review the definition of the InfoObject in the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) to ensure that all attributes are correctly defined and that their data types are appropriate.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling blank values in attributes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the RSRV071 error in your SAP BW environment.