How To Fix RSRV851 - Error when calling up &1 for characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Error when calling up &1 for characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV851 - Error when calling up &1 for characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSRV851 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue related to the characteristics in a query or InfoProvider. This error indicates that there is a problem when trying to access or process a specific characteristic in a query or report.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing or Inactive Characteristics: The characteristic specified in the error message may not be active or may not exist in the InfoObject catalog.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data model, such as missing data or incorrect mappings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic or the data associated with it.
  Query Design Issues: The query may be incorrectly designed, leading to issues when trying to retrieve data for the specified characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSRV851 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Activation:
  
  Go to the InfoObjects and ensure that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is active. If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Model:
  
  Use transaction RSRV (Query Monitor) to check for inconsistencies in the data model. You can run checks for the specific InfoProvider or characteristic to identify any issues.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the BEx Query Designer and verify that the characteristic is correctly included in the query. Ensure that there are no filters or restrictions that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and the data. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks:
  
  Run consistency checks in transaction RSRV for the InfoProvider or characteristic to identify and resolve any data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Aggregates:
  
  If the characteristic is part of an aggregate, consider rebuilding the aggregates to ensure that they are up to date.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSRV (for consistency checks), RSA1 (for Data Warehousing Workbench), and RSRT (for executing queries).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on InfoObjects, queries, and troubleshooting common errors in SAP BW.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the RSRV851 error in your SAP BW environment.