How To Fix RSRV162 - K Table for Characteristic &1 Not Found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: K Table for Characteristic &1 Not Found

Description
The system checks whether the characteristic values for the
characteristic being checked contain invalid characters.
If this is the case, there was an error when uploading the data.
Repair Options
No automatic corrections can be made.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV162 - K Table for Characteristic &1 Not Found ?

  The SAP error message RSRV162 indicates that a K table (characteristic table) for a specific characteristic is not found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with InfoObjects, especially when trying to analyze or report on data that relies on these characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Missing K Table: The K table for the specified characteristic has not been created or is missing from the system.
  Incorrect Characteristic Name: The characteristic name specified in the error message may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the K table.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoObjects may have led to the K table being deleted or not being generated properly.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the K table can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic exists in the system and is correctly defined. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  Recreate K Table: If the K table is missing, you may need to recreate it. This can often be done by reactivating the InfoObject or by using the transaction RSRV to check and repair inconsistencies.
  Check Transport Requests: If the characteristic was transported, ensure that the transport request included all necessary objects, including the K table.
  Data Model Consistency Check: Use transaction RSRV to perform a consistency check on the data model. This can help identify and fix issues related to missing or inconsistent objects.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the K table and the associated characteristics.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction RSRV: This transaction is used for checking the consistency of InfoObjects, InfoProviders, and other BW objects. It can help identify issues related to missing K tables.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or patches related to this error message. You can search for RSRV162 in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSRV162 error in your SAP BW environment.