How To Fix CFMRD_BIW003 - The Customizing settings for the results database are incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFMRD_BIW - Data Transfer: CFM Final Results Database ==> BW

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The Customizing settings for the results database are incomplete

What causes this issue?

The system is unable to read results from the results database because
the Customizing settings are incomplete.

System Response

Data selection is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Notify SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFMRD_BIW003 - The Customizing settings for the results database are incomplete ?

  The SAP error message CFMRD_BIW003 indicates that there are incomplete customizing settings for the results database in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration settings required to process or store results in the results database.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Customizing Settings: The most common cause is that the customizing settings for the results database have not been fully configured. This can happen if the necessary steps in the configuration process were skipped or not properly executed.
  Missing or Incorrect Entries: There may be missing or incorrect entries in the relevant customizing tables that define how the results database should operate.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to incomplete or incorrect settings.
  Version Compatibility: Sometimes, the error can arise due to version mismatches between different components of the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CFMRD_BIW003 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the customizing settings for the results database. This is typically found under the path: SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) -> SAP NetWeaver -> Business Warehouse -> Modeling -> Results Database.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are completed. Pay special attention to the settings related to the results database configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Tables:
  
  Check the relevant customizing tables (e.g., RSRDA, RSRDA_CUST) to ensure that all required entries are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the settings were transported from another system, verify that the transport request was successful and that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases updates that fix known issues related to customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the official SAP documentation for the results database and ensure that all prerequisites and configuration steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the configuration by executing a query or report that utilizes the results database to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring the results database in SAP BW/BI.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or BW/BI support team for further investigation.