How To Fix RSTT0260 - &1 text entries for characteristic '&2' have to be updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTT0 - Trace Tool: Message Class Engine Layer

• Message number: 260

• Message text: &1 text entries for characteristic '&2' have to be updated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTT0260 - &1 text entries for characteristic '&2' have to be updated ?

  The SAP error message RSTT0260 indicates that there are text entries for a characteristic that need to be updated in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Warehouse (BW) or when dealing with characteristics in the context of data modeling or reporting.
  Cause:
  The error message RSTT0260 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The characteristic specified in the error message does not have the necessary text entries in the relevant language or languages.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data model where the characteristic is defined but lacks the corresponding text entries.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the text entries may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSTT0260 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Text Entries:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSD1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Check if the text entries exist for the characteristic in the required languages.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Text Entries:
  
  If text entries are missing, you can create them by selecting the characteristic and using the option to maintain texts.
  Ensure that you provide the necessary translations for all required languages.
  
  
  
  Transport Text Entries:
  
  If the characteristic was transported, ensure that the text entries are included in the transport request. You may need to create a new transport request that includes the text entries.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the InfoObject to ensure that all necessary components are correctly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject:
  
  Sometimes, re-activating the InfoObject can help resolve issues related to text entries. You can do this in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSD1 (for InfoObject maintenance) and RSD3 (for displaying InfoObjects).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on managing characteristics and text entries.
  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 resolve the RSTT0260 error and ensure that the text entries for the specified characteristic are properly updated.