How To Fix RSWADPREXEC024 - Data provider has no characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADPREXEC - Web Application Designer: Preexecution

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Data provider has no characteristics

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADPREXEC024 - Data provider has no characteristics ?

  The SAP error message RSWADPREXEC024 indicates that the data provider you are trying to use does not have any characteristics defined. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with queries, data sources, or data providers.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The data provider (like a query or InfoProvider) does not have any characteristics defined. Characteristics are essential for filtering and aggregating data in SAP BW.
  Incorrect Configuration: The data provider may not be correctly configured or may not have been set up to include the necessary characteristics.
  Data Source Issues: If the data provider is based on a data source that does not have characteristics, this error can occur.
  Query Design: If you are trying to execute a query that does not have any characteristics selected, this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Provider Configuration:
  
  Go to the data provider (e.g., InfoProvider or query) in the SAP BW system.
  Ensure that the necessary characteristics are defined and included in the data provider.
  
  
  
  Modify Query:
  
  If you are executing a query, open the query designer and check the characteristics included in the query.
  Add the required characteristics to the query if they are missing.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source:
  
  If the data provider is based on a data source, check the data source configuration to ensure that it includes the necessary characteristics.
  If needed, adjust the data source to include the required fields.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics in question.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data Providers:
  
  If possible, test the execution with different data providers to see if the issue is specific to one provider.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for more information on configuring data providers and queries.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to navigate to the relevant InfoProviders and queries.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.