How To Fix RSRV151 - Characteristic &1 Not Found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Characteristic &1 Not Found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV151 - Characteristic &1 Not Found ?

  The SAP error message RSRV151, which states "Characteristic &1 Not Found," 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 does not exist in the data model or InfoObject definitions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the error message (denoted by &1) is not defined in the InfoObject catalog or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Query Definition: The query may be referencing a characteristic that is not included in the InfoProvider or is not part of the data model being used.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects or InfoProviders, may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools and check if the characteristic exists in the InfoObject catalog.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Review Query Definition:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and verify that all characteristics used in the query are valid and exist in the InfoProvider.
  If a characteristic is missing, you may need to adjust the query to remove or replace it.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the characteristic was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  If there were issues, you may need to re-transport the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Data Model Consistency:
  
  Use transaction RSRV (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check for inconsistencies in the data model.
  Run the consistency checks to identify and resolve any issues related to the InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  
  
  
  Re-activate InfoObjects:
  
  Sometimes, re-activating the InfoObjects can resolve issues. You can do this in the InfoObject maintenance transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction RSRV: This transaction is used for consistency checks in SAP BW. It can help identify issues related to InfoObjects, InfoProviders, and queries.
  Query Designer: This tool is used to create and modify queries in SAP BW. Familiarity with it can help in troubleshooting issues related to queries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSRV151 error and implement a solution to resolve it.