How To Fix RSRV275 - Characteristic &1 is "Attribute Only" and therefore occupies no SID table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 275

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is "Attribute Only" and therefore occupies no SID table

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& has the property "Attribute Exclusively" (see
transaction <AB>RSD1</>, "General" tab page). A characteristic with
this property has no <AB>SID</> table. Therefore, this test is not
meaningful for &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV275 - Characteristic &1 is "Attribute Only" and therefore occupies no SID table ?

  The SAP error message RSRV275 indicates that a characteristic in your InfoObject is defined as "Attribute Only." This means that the characteristic does not have its own SID (Surrogate ID) table and is used solely as an attribute of another characteristic. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Attribute Only Definition: The characteristic in question is defined as an attribute of another characteristic, which means it does not have its own data storage structure (SID table).
  Data Model Design: This is often a design choice in the data model where certain characteristics are intended to provide additional information about a primary characteristic rather than being standalone entities.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Review the definition of the characteristic in the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1). Ensure that it is correctly set as an attribute if that is the intended design.
  Adjust Data Model: If you need the characteristic to have its own SID table (i.e., you want it to be a standalone characteristic), you may need to change its definition from "Attribute Only" to a regular characteristic. This can be done in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  Rebuild Data: If you change the characteristic definition, you may need to regenerate the data model and possibly reload data into the InfoProvider to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Check Queries and Reports: If this characteristic is being used in queries or reports, ensure that they are designed to handle the characteristic as an attribute and not as a standalone characteristic.
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoObject Maintenance: Use transaction RSD1 to access and modify InfoObjects.
  Data Warehousing Workbench: Familiarize yourself with the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) for managing InfoProviders and data models.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristics, attributes, and SID tables.
  Performance Considerations: Understand that using attributes can improve performance in certain scenarios, as they reduce the number of SID tables and can simplify the data model.
  
  By addressing the characteristic's definition and ensuring it aligns with your data model requirements, you can resolve the RSRV275 error and ensure your SAP BW system functions as intended.