/DSD/GS305 - Characteristic/Nav. Attribute &1 is not part of InfoProvider &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/GS -

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Characteristic/Nav. Attribute &1 is not part of InfoProvider &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/GS305 - Characteristic/Nav. Attribute &1 is not part of InfoProvider &2 ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/GS305 Characteristic/Nav. Attribute &1 is not part of InfoProvider &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Data Warehousing or Business Intelligence environments, particularly when working with InfoProviders in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that a characteristic or navigation attribute (denoted as &1) is being referenced in a query or report, but it is not included in the specified InfoProvider (denoted as &2). This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic or navigation attribute has not been added to the InfoProvider.
  Incorrect InfoProvider: The query or report is pointing to the wrong InfoProvider that does not contain the required characteristic.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to the InfoProvider structure, may have removed or altered the characteristic.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check InfoProvider Structure:
  
  Go to the InfoProvider in the SAP BW system and verify if the characteristic or navigation attribute is indeed part of the InfoProvider.
  If it is missing, you may need to add it to the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Update Queries:
  
  If the characteristic has been removed from the InfoProvider, you may need to update any queries or reports that reference it to remove or replace the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the InfoProvider:
  
  If the InfoProvider structure has changed, consider rebuilding or reactivating the InfoProvider to ensure that all characteristics are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or change logs related to the InfoProvider to understand recent changes that may have affected its structure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the query or report again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access InfoProviders and check their structure.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoProviders and characteristics in SAP BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.