How To Fix RSRV098 - Internal error when reading description (COB_PRO) of characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Internal error when reading description (COB_PRO) of characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

This is an internal error. Send an error message to SAP Portals.
An error occurred when reading the internal description of the
properties for characteristic &V1&. The test cannot be carried out.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV098 - Internal error when reading description (COB_PRO) of characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSRV098, which indicates an "Internal error when reading description (COB_PRO) of characteristic &1," typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the metadata or the data model related to a characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Metadata Issues: The error often occurs due to inconsistencies or corruption in the metadata of the characteristic. This could be due to changes made to the characteristic or its attributes that were not properly updated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there might be issues with the transport that led to missing or inconsistent data.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues, such as missing entries in the database tables that store the descriptions of characteristics.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the error can be related to authorization problems where the user does not have the necessary permissions to access the characteristic's metadata.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Metadata: Use transaction code RSRV to check the consistency of the characteristic. You can run checks on the characteristic to identify any inconsistencies.
  Rebuild Metadata: If inconsistencies are found, you may need to rebuild the metadata for the characteristic. This can often be done by reactivating the characteristic in the InfoObject maintenance.
  Transport Check: If the characteristic was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings. You may need to re-transport the characteristic or manually correct any issues.
  Database Consistency: Check the underlying database tables (like RSD1, RSD3, etc.) for the characteristic to ensure that all necessary entries exist. You may need to run database consistency checks or consult with your database administrator.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSRV: For checking the consistency of InfoObjects and other BW objects.
  RSD1: For InfoObject maintenance.
  RSA1: For Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to RSRV098 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.