How To Fix DBMAN067 - Only one ncum-initialization is allowed per characteristic combination

DBMAN067 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Only one ncum-initialization is allowed per characteristic combination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN067 - Only one ncum-initialization is allowed per characteristic combination ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN067 indicates that there is an issue with the initialization of non-cumulative (ncum) data in the context of a characteristic combination. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when you are trying to initialize data for a characteristic that has already been initialized.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  You are attempting to perform an ncum initialization for a characteristic combination that has already been initialized. In SAP BW, non-cumulative data is often used for characteristics that do not accumulate over time, such as stock levels or balances.
  The system restricts multiple initializations for the same characteristic combination to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DBMAN067 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Initializations:
  
  Verify if there has already been an ncum initialization for the characteristic combination you are trying to initialize. You can do this by checking the initialization logs or