How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP358 - Characteristic &2 does not exist in the InfoCube &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP -

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Characteristic &2 does not exist in the InfoCube &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP358 - Characteristic &2 does not exist in the InfoCube &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP358 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &2) does not exist in the specified InfoCube (denoted as &1). This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to access or manipulate data in an InfoCube that does not contain the expected characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use in your query or planning function is not defined in the InfoCube.
  Incorrect InfoCube: The InfoCube you are referencing may not be the correct one for the data you are trying to analyze or manipulate.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to the InfoCube structure, may have led to the removal or renaming of the characteristic.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoCube was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the characteristic to be lost.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoCube Structure: Verify the structure of the InfoCube (&1) to ensure that the characteristic (&2) is indeed defined. You can do this by navigating to the InfoCube in the SAP BW/BI modeling environment.
  Update Queries/Functions: If the characteristic has been removed or renamed, update any queries, planning functions, or data views that reference this characteristic to use the correct one.
  Recreate or Adjust InfoCube: If the characteristic is essential and missing, consider recreating the InfoCube or adjusting its structure to include the necessary characteristic.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs related to the InfoCube to understand if there were any recent changes that could have affected the characteristics.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoCube definitions and structures.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide guidance on similar error messages.
  Data Modeling: Familiarize yourself with data modeling concepts in SAP BW/BI to better understand how InfoCubes and characteristics are structured and managed.
  APO Documentation: Review SAP APO documentation for best practices in managing characteristics and InfoCubes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.