How To Fix RSSBR091 - InfoProvider &1 must contain characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSSBR - Reporting Authorizations in the BusinessInformationWarehouse

• Message number: 091

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 must contain characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSSBR091 - InfoProvider &1 must contain characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSSBR091 indicates that a specific InfoProvider (like an InfoCube or a DataStore Object) is expected to contain a certain characteristic, but it does not. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to execute a query or a report that requires certain characteristics to be present in the InfoProvider.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not included in the InfoProvider's structure. This could happen if the InfoProvider was designed without that characteristic or if it was removed in a recent change.
  Query Design: The query or report you are trying to run may have been designed to include that characteristic, but the underlying InfoProvider does not support it.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to the InfoProvider or the underlying data sources, can lead to this error if the expected characteristics are not aligned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoProvider Structure: 
  
  Go to the InfoProvider in the SAP BW system and check its structure to see if the characteristic mentioned in the error message is included.
  If it is missing, you may need to add it to the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Modify the Query:
  
  If the characteristic is not required for your analysis, consider modifying the query to remove the dependency on that characteristic.
  Use the Query Designer to adjust the query definition.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the InfoProvider:
  
  If the InfoProvider needs to be updated to include the characteristic, you may need to rebuild or reconfigure it. This could involve adjusting the data source or the transformation rules.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Source Changes:
  
  If the InfoProvider is based on a data source that has changed, ensure that the data source still provides the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or change logs related to the InfoProvider and the query to understand if there were any recent changes that could have led to this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access InfoProviders and check their structures.
  Query Designer: Use the Query Designer to modify queries and check for characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  BW Modeling Tools: If you are using BW Modeling Tools, ensure that the model is correctly defined and that all necessary characteristics are included.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSSBR091 error and ensure that your InfoProvider contains the required characteristics for your queries and reports.