How To Fix RSRV854 - Data element of characteristic &1 unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 854

• Message text: Data element of characteristic &1 unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV854 - Data element of characteristic &1 unknown ?

  The SAP error message RSRV854, which states "Data element of characteristic &1 unknown," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the data model, particularly with characteristics in InfoObjects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Element: The data element associated with the characteristic is not defined in the system. This can happen if the InfoObject was created without a proper data element or if the data element was deleted or not activated.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the data element may not have been included in the transport request.
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata of the InfoObject, which can lead to the system not recognizing the data element.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may be incorrectly configured, leading to the system being unable to find the associated data element.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Element: Verify if the data element associated with the characteristic exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and checking for the data element.
  Recreate or Activate Data Element: If the data element is missing, you may need to recreate it or activate it if it exists but is not active.
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects, including the data element, were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  Recheck Characteristic Configuration: Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction RSD1) and check the configuration of the characteristic. Ensure that it is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate data element.
  Use RSRV Transaction: Use transaction RSRV to check for inconsistencies in the InfoObjects and run the relevant checks to identify and resolve issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check data elements.
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance to check and modify characteristics.
  RSRV: Consistency check for InfoObjects and other BW objects.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and data elements in BW/BI.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for RSRV854 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSRV854 error message in SAP.