How To Fix RSRV170 - There is no characteristic with name &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: There is no characteristic with name &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV170 - There is no characteristic with name &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSRV170, which states "There is no characteristic with name &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when the system is unable to find a characteristic that is referenced in a query, InfoObject, or data model.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic that is being referenced does not exist in the system. This could be due to it being deleted or never created.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the characteristic in the query or report.
  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 or InfoObjects that have not been properly updated in the queries or reports.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Existence: Verify if the characteristic exists in the InfoObjects. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObjects in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Correct Typographical Errors: Review the query or report for any typographical errors in the characteristic name and correct them.
  Transport Check: If the characteristic was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was transported successfully. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  Update Queries: If there have been changes to the data model or InfoObjects, ensure that all related queries and reports are updated accordingly.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  Recreate Characteristic: If the characteristic is indeed missing and is required, you may need to recreate it in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and RSRT (Query Monitor) to run and analyze queries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on InfoObjects and characteristics in BW/BI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSRV170 error and implement a solution to resolve it.