How To Fix RSRV136 - Hier. &3 (tech. name &1) for characteristic &2 has obsolete version ' '

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Hier. &3 (tech. name &1) for characteristic &2 has obsolete version ' '

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV136 - Hier. &3 (tech. name &1) for characteristic &2 has obsolete version ' ' ?

  The SAP error message RSRV136 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic in the data warehouse (BW) that has an obsolete version. This typically occurs in the context of InfoObjects or characteristics that are used in queries or data models.
  Cause:
  The error message RSRV136 is triggered when:
  
  A characteristic (InfoObject) has been marked as obsolete, meaning it is no longer valid for use in the current data model or queries.
  The system is trying to access or utilize this obsolete version of the characteristic, which is not allowed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Obsolete Characteristic:
  
  Check the details provided in the error message, specifically the characteristic name (&2) and the technical name (&1).
  Use transaction code RSA1 to navigate to the Data Warehousing Workbench and locate the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check the Version:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance screen for the characteristic in question.
  Verify if the characteristic is indeed marked as obsolete. You can do this by checking the version history or the status of the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Remove or Replace the Obsolete Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is obsolete and not needed, you may need to remove it from any queries, data models, or transformations where it is being used.
  If it is still required, consider creating a new version of the characteristic or reactivating the existing one if possible.
  
  
  
  Update Queries and Data Models:
  
  After addressing the obsolete characteristic, ensure that any queries or data models that reference it are updated to use the correct version or a different characteristic.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject:
  
  If you have made changes to the InfoObject, you may need to activate it again to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction RSRV to run consistency checks on your InfoObjects and queries to ensure that there are no further issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRV: Consistency Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoObjects and characteristics management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSRV136 error and ensure that your BW environment is functioning correctly.