How To Fix IWP051 - InfoObject /ILM/KDUMMY does not exist

IWP051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWP - Messages for IWP

• Message number: 051

• Message text: InfoObject /ILM/KDUMMY does not exist

What causes this issue?

You are creating a VirtualProvider based on a table which contains no
key figure. To create such a VirtualProvider, a dummy key figure is
required.

System Response

The VirtualProvider cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Create a dummy key figure named /ILM/KDUMMY.

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 IWP051 - InfoObject /ILM/KDUMMY does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IWP051 indicates that the InfoObject /ILM/KDUMMY does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) or when working with InfoObjects in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing InfoObject: The InfoObject /ILM/KDUMMY may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is trying to reference an InfoObject that is not defined.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was supposed to be transported from another system (like Development to Production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  System Upgrade or Changes: Changes in the system, such as upgrades or modifications, may have led to the InfoObject being deleted or becoming inactive.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Existence:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools or transaction code RSA1 and check if the InfoObject /ILM/KDUMMY exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need