How To Fix RSRV239 - Characteristic &1: No value found with invalid flag combinations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Characteristic &1: No value found with invalid flag combinations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV239 - Characteristic &1: No value found with invalid flag combinations ?

  The SAP error message RSRV239 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic in your data model, specifically that no values were found due to invalid flag combinations. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with InfoObjects, queries, or data models.
  Cause:
  The error can arise from several scenarios, including:
  
  
  Invalid Combinations of Flags: The characteristic in question may have been set up with certain flags (like "Display", "Key", "Text", etc.) that are not compatible with the data being queried or the way the characteristic is being used in the model.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data stored in the InfoObject or the underlying data source, leading to the characteristic not being able to retrieve any values.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: If the characteristic relies on master data that is not available or has been deleted, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Query Design Issues: The way the query is designed may lead to invalid combinations of characteristics or filters that do not yield any results.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSRV239 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1) and check the settings of the characteristic that is causing the error. Ensure that the flags set for the characteristic are appropriate and do not conflict with each other.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Use transaction RSD1 to check if the master data for the characteristic exists. If it does not, you may need to load or recreate the master data.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction RSRV to run consistency checks on the InfoObject and the associated data. This can help identify any inconsistencies or issues with the data.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  If the error occurs in a query, review the query design in the Query Designer. Ensure that the filters and characteristics used in the query are valid and do not lead to empty results.
  
  
  
  Data Load Issues:
  
  Check if there were any issues during the data load process that might have led to missing or incomplete data. You can review the data load logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Data:
  
  If necessary, reprocess the data for the InfoObject or the entire data model to ensure that all data is correctly loaded and consistent.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSRV: Consistency checks
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoObjects, characteristics, and query design best practices.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the RSRV239 error in your SAP BW/BI environment.