How To Fix DBMAN463 - NCUM pushdown for &1: no SID for characteristic &2

DBMAN463 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 463

• Message text: NCUM pushdown for &1: no SID for characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN463 - NCUM pushdown for &1: no SID for characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN463 indicates an issue related to the pushdown of a Non-Cumulative (NCUM) key figure in a query. Specifically, the error message states that there is "no SID for characteristic &2" for the data source identified as "&1". This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to execute a query that involves non-cumulative key figures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing SID: The error suggests that the system is unable to find a SID (Surrogate ID) for the characteristic specified. SIDs are used in SAP BW to map the characteristic values to their corresponding keys in the database.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model, such as missing or incorrectly configured attributes or hierarchies for the characteristic in question.
  Data Load Issues: If the data for the characteristic has not been loaded correctly or is incomplete, it can lead to missing SIDs.
  Query Design: The query might