No data exists in superior characteristic &1 for characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

Characteristic "&V2&" is dependent on characteristic "&V1&". In cycle "
&V3&", segment "&V4&", however, the higher-level characteristic "&V1&"
does not contain data. The profitability segments on the receiver side
for this segment therefore contain an invalid combination of
characteristics. For this reason, at least one of the receivers for
this segment is invalid.

System Response

The invalid receivers are not included in further processing.

How to fix this error?

Correct the receiver tracing factor for the affected segment "&V4&".

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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