How To Fix RSRV159 - Characteristic &1 uses no number range objects for SID assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Characteristic &1 uses no number range objects for SID assignment

The characteristic &V1& does not use number range object for SID
allocation.
Characteristics of type NUMC with a length of up to 8 characters use
the characteristic value as an SID and therefore do not need a number
range object.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV159 - Characteristic &1 uses no number range objects for SID assignment ?

  The SAP error message RSRV159 indicates that a characteristic in your InfoObject does not have any number range objects assigned for SID (Surrogate ID) assignment. This can lead to issues in data processing and reporting, as the system relies on these number ranges to uniquely identify records.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the characteristic in question has not been configured with a number range object. Number range objects are essential for generating unique identifiers (SIDs) for characteristics in the data warehouse. Without these, the system cannot assign SIDs, which can lead to inconsistencies and errors in data retrieval and reporting.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a number range object to the characteristic. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the InfoObject Maintenance:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools or transaction code RSA1.
  Navigate to the InfoObjects section.
  
  
  
  Find the Characteristic:
  
  Locate the characteristic that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  
  
  
  Edit the Characteristic:
  
  Double-click on the characteristic to open its properties.
  
  
  
  Assign a Number Range Object:
  
  In the characteristic properties, look for the section related to number range assignment.
  Assign an appropriate number range object to the characteristic. If you do not have a suitable number range object, you may need to create one.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After assigning the number range object, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Recheck the Error:
  
  After making the changes, you can re-run the process that triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Number Range Objects: These are defined in the SAP system and are used to manage the assignment of unique identifiers to various objects. You can create and manage number range objects using transaction code SNRO.
  SID Table: The SID table is a critical component in SAP BW that stores the mapping between the original key values and their corresponding SIDs. Proper configuration of number ranges ensures that this table is populated correctly.
  Data Loading: If you are loading data into the InfoObject, ensure that the number range is correctly set up before executing the data load to avoid similar errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSRV159 error and ensure that your characteristic is properly configured for SID assignment.