How To Fix GK672 - The global method attribute '&1' not maintained for dimension &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 672

• Message text: The global method attribute '&1' not maintained for dimension &2

What causes this issue?

The global method attribute
&V1&
has not been maintained for dimension &V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the 'Global Settings' for consolidation of investments.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK672 - The global method attribute '&1' not maintained for dimension &2 ?

  The SAP error message GK672 indicates that a global method attribute has not been maintained for a specific dimension in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to use a global method that requires certain attributes to be defined for a dimension, but those attributes are missing or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Global Method Attribute: The specified global method attribute (&1) is not defined for the dimension (&2). This could happen if the attribute was never created or if it was deleted or not activated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the InfoObject or the dimension that prevent the global method from being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the necessary attributes may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Global Method Attributes:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW system.
  Check the attributes for the dimension in question.
  Ensure that the global method attribute is defined and properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Activation:
  
  After making changes, ensure that the InfoObject and its attributes are activated. Sometimes, changes may not take effect until the object is activated.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining global method attributes for dimensions.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the method is being called and why the attribute is not recognized.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation related to InfoObjects and dimensions in SAP BW to ensure proper understanding and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GK672 error and ensure that the global method attributes are properly maintained for the specified dimension.