How To Fix RSRV106 - Characteristic &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV106 - Characteristic &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSRV106, which states "Characteristic &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a query or report is trying to access a characteristic that is not defined in the data model or InfoObject catalog.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the error message does not exist in the InfoObject catalog or the data model.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the characteristic name in the query or report.
  Deleted or Inactive Characteristic: The characteristic may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may not exist in the target system.
  Data Source Issues: The data source used in the query may not include the characteristic due to changes in the underlying data model.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Existence:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools and check if the characteristic exists in the InfoObject catalog.
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench and verify the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Review the query or report definition for any typographical errors in the characteristic name.
  
  
  
  Activate or Restore Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic has been deleted or marked inactive, you may need to reactivate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the characteristic was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Update Data Source:
  
  If the characteristic is missing from the data source, you may need to update the data source to include the characteristic or adjust the query to use available characteristics.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Query:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query or report to ensure that it references the correct characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and query design.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSRV106 error and implement a solution to resolve it.