How To Fix RSRV161 - Characteristic &1 Not Found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Characteristic &1 Not Found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV161 - Characteristic &1 Not Found ?

  The SAP error message RSRV161, 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 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.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects or InfoProviders, can lead to this error if the query is not updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic mentioned in the error message exists in the InfoObject catalog. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObjects in the SAP BW system.
  Update Query: If the characteristic has been removed or renamed, update the query to reflect the current data model. This may involve modifying the query in the Query Designer.
  Rebuild Query: If the query is complex, consider rebuilding it from scratch to ensure that all characteristics are correctly referenced.
  Transport Check: If the characteristic was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully transported and is available in the target system.
  Data Source Check: Ensure that the data source for the query is correctly set up and that it includes the necessary characteristics.
  Activate InfoObjects: If the characteristic exists but is inactive, activate it in the InfoObject maintenance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  Query Designer: Use the Query Designer to modify and test queries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and query design best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSRV161 error and ensure that your queries run successfully.