How To Fix BM408 - The dimension 'pressure' is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 408

• Message text: The dimension 'pressure' is not defined

What causes this issue?

There are no pressure units because the reference dimension "Pressure"
is not maintained.

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?

Maintain the dimension "Pressure" and then enter the units for the
dimension "Pressure".

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BM408 - The dimension 'pressure' is not defined ?

  The SAP error message BM408, which states "The dimension 'pressure' is not defined," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when working with data models, queries, or reports that involve dimensions or characteristics that have not been properly defined or configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dimension Definition: The dimension 'pressure' may not be defined in the data model or InfoObject. This could happen if the dimension was not created or if it was deleted.
  Incorrect Data Source: The data source being used may not include the 'pressure' dimension, leading to this error when trying to access it.
  Model Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data model, such as missing mappings or incorrect settings.
  Transport Issues: If the model was transported from one environment to another (e.g., from development to production), the dimension may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  Define the Dimension: Check if the 'pressure' dimension is defined in the relevant InfoObject or data model. If it is missing, create it in the SAP BW system.
  Check Data Source: Ensure that the data source you are using includes the 'pressure' dimension. If it does not, you may need to modify the data source or use a different one that includes it.
  Review Model Configuration: Go through the configuration of your data model to ensure that all dimensions are correctly mapped and defined. Make any necessary adjustments.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport included all necessary objects and dimensions. If not, you may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  Rebuild Queries: If you are using queries that reference the 'pressure' dimension, consider rebuilding or refreshing those queries to ensure they are aligned with the current data model.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BW or SAC for detailed information on defining dimensions and troubleshooting common errors.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.