How To Fix CUMTX642 - No characteristic is assigned to key field & in database table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CUMTX - Variant Configuration - Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 642

• Message text: No characteristic is assigned to key field & in database table &

What causes this issue?

You can only transfer the entries in a variant table to a database
table if a characteristic in the variant table is assigned to each key
field in the database table.

System Response

The system found that no characteristic is assigned to field &V1& in
the database table.

How to fix this error?

Check the interface between the variant table and the database table.

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 CUMTX642 - No characteristic is assigned to key field & in database table & ?

  The SAP error message CUMTX642 indicates that there is a problem with the assignment of characteristics to key fields in a database table. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's data modeling, particularly when working with InfoObjects in the Business Warehouse (BW) or when dealing with characteristics in the context of the SAP BusinessObjects or other data-related functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The error occurs when a characteristic that is expected to be assigned to a key field in a database table is not assigned. This can happen if the characteristic was deleted or not properly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the InfoObject or the data model, leading to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport that caused the characteristic assignment to be lost.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW system.
  Verify that the characteristic is correctly assigned to the key field in the database table.
  If it is missing, reassign the characteristic to the key field.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure InfoObjects:
  
  If the characteristic is not properly configured, you may need to reconfigure the InfoObject.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Data Model Validation:
  
  Validate the data model to ensure that all characteristics and key fields are correctly defined and linked.
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the data model.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to this error message or similar issues.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and context for further investigation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CUMTX642 error message in SAP.