How To Fix CMMFSA_SUB_ACCOUNT044 - Free characteristic &1 not found in the database table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMMFSA_SUB_ACCOUNT - Commodity Derivative Order & Trade Execution : Sub Account

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Free characteristic &1 not found in the database table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMMFSA_SUB_ACCOUNT044 - Free characteristic &1 not found in the database table ?

  The SAP error message CMMFSA_SUB_ACCOUNT044 indicates that a free characteristic specified in your query or report is not found in the relevant database table. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with InfoObjects, queries, or reports that involve free characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The free characteristic specified in your query does not exist in the underlying data model or InfoProvider.
  Incorrect InfoObject: The InfoObject may have been deleted or not activated in the system.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not be properly configured, or the data may not have been loaded correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be incorrectly designed, referencing a characteristic that is not part of the selected InfoProvider.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the InfoObject: Verify that the free characteristic exists in the InfoObject catalog. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP GUI.
  Activate the InfoObject: If the InfoObject is inactive, activate it in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Review the Query: Open the query in the Query Designer and ensure that the free characteristic is correctly defined and available in the InfoProvider.
  Check Data Source: Ensure that the data source is correctly set up and that data has been loaded into the InfoProvider.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Rebuild the Query: If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query or report to ensure that all characteristics are correctly referenced.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSRT (Query Monitor) to investigate and troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects, queries, and characteristics in SAP BW/BI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message CMMFSA_SUB_ACCOUNT044.