How To Fix BM023 - Dimension & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BM - Development class BZME - units of measure

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Dimension & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have selected the dimension "&V1&" for editing. This dimension is no
longer available in the system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Notify your system administrator.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BM023 - Dimension & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "BM023 Dimension & does not exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when there is an issue related to the dimensions in a data model or query. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Dimension: The specified dimension does not exist in the InfoCube or DataStore Object (DSO) you are trying to access.
  Incorrect Query Definition: The query may reference a dimension that has been deleted or renamed in the underlying data model.
  Transport Issues: If the data model was transported from one system to another, the dimension may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified dimension.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model (like changes in InfoObjects or InfoProviders) that have not been reflected in the query.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dimension Existence: Verify that the dimension exists in the InfoCube or DSO. You can do this by navigating to the relevant data model in the SAP BW system.
  Update Query: If the dimension has been renamed or deleted, update the query to reflect the current state of the data model.
  Rebuild Query: If the query is corrupted, consider rebuilding it from scratch to ensure all dimensions are correctly referenced.
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the dimension in question.
  Check for Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that all dependent objects (like queries) are updated accordingly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  Query Designer: Use the Query Designer to analyze and modify the query that is causing the error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for BW and BusinessObjects for more detailed information on dimensions and queries.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.