How To Fix BW_REPORTING_FPM044 - Chart can't be rendered - no measures found (probably part of UDH)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_REPORTING_FPM - Messages for BICS UIBBs

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Chart can't be rendered - no measures found (probably part of UDH)

What causes this issue?

Chart could not be rendered as key figures could not be identified

System Response

The chart remains empty

How to fix this error?

The reason is probably that the key figures are included in a "Universal
Display Hierarchy" (which can be activated or deactivated by choosing
Grid Toolbar -> "Hierarchy" -> "Axis Properties").
Charts can only be rendered if the dimension containing the key figures
is not shown as Hierarchy

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BW_REPORTING_FPM044 - Chart can't be rendered - no measures found (probably part of UDH) ?

  The SAP error message BW_REPORTING_FPM044 indicates that a chart cannot be rendered because no measures were found, which is likely related to the use of a Universal Data Hub (UDH). This error typically occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics Cloud environments when trying to visualize data in a chart format.
  Cause:
  
  No Measures in Query: The most common cause of this error is that the query being executed does not contain any measures. Measures are essential for chart rendering as they provide the numerical data that the chart visualizes.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query might be incorrectly designed or configured, leading to the absence of measures in the output.
  Data Source Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data source, such as missing data or incorrect data extraction.
  Filter Settings: Filters applied to the query might be too restrictive, resulting in no data being returned.
  UDH Configuration: If the data is being pulled from a Universal Data Hub, there may be configuration issues or problems with the data model.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and ensure that at least one measure is included in the query.
  Verify that the measures are correctly defined and are part of the data model.
  
  
  
  Review Filters:
  
  Check any filters applied to the query. Ensure that they are not filtering out all the data.
  Temporarily remove filters to see if data is returned.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Source:
  
  Ensure that the data source is correctly set up and that data is being extracted properly.
  Check for any issues in the data extraction process that might lead to missing measures.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  If possible, test the query with different data sets or parameters to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Check UDH Configuration:
  
  If using UDH, review the configuration settings to ensure that the data model is correctly set up and that measures are defined.
  Consult the UDH documentation for any specific requirements or configurations needed for measures.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the application logs or traces for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes or updates that might address this specific error.
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW Documentation: Review the official SAP BW documentation for best practices in query design and data modeling.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Training and Tutorials: Consider training resources or tutorials on SAP BW and UDH to better understand how to work with measures and queries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.