How To Fix GK818 - Attributes for version &3 missing with document type &1 (dim &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Attributes for version &3 missing with document type &1 (dim &2)

What causes this issue?

There are no version-dependent properties for document type &V1& in
dimension &V2& and version &V3&.

System Response

Program terminated

How to fix this error?

Maintain the version-dependent properties for
<DS:GLOS.document_type>document type</> &V1& in version &V3&.

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 GK818 - Attributes for version &3 missing with document type &1 (dim &2) ?

  The SAP error message GK818 indicates that there are missing attributes for a specific version and document type in the context of a dimension. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when dealing with planning or reporting scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The attributes for the specified version and document type may not have been defined or configured in the system.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the data model that prevent the system from recognizing the attributes.
  Version or Document Type Not Active: The version or document type specified may not be active or may not have been properly set up in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing attributes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP BW or BPC and verify that the attributes for the specified version and document type are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the attributes are assigned to the correct InfoObject or dimension.
  
  
  
  Activate Version/Document Type: 
  
  Ensure that the version and document type are active and properly configured in the system. You may need to activate them if they are not.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model: 
  
  Check the data model for any inconsistencies or errors. Ensure that all necessary attributes are included and correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, validate that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or manually adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version and document type to ensure that all required attributes are in place.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the attributes are being called and why they are missing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (for BW) or BPC (for BPC) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the GK818 error and implement a solution to resolve it.