How To Fix MCAL_MESSAGES079 - Inconsistency found in BW Report with KPI ID &1 (&2); see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCAL_MESSAGES - Message Class for Marketing Calendar .

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Inconsistency found in BW Report with KPI ID &1 (&2); see long text

What causes this issue?

The KPI ID specified does not belong to the BI Report configured for
this business user role.

How to fix this error?

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

Correct or delete the inconsistent KPI in Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.CRMV_MCAL_GRP>Define Grouping Rule</>.
Select the inconsistent Grouping Rule ID and double-click <LS>Assign
Attribute or KPI to Grouping Rule'</>.
In the KPI selection screen, correct or delete the KPI ID as per the BI
Report assigned to this business user role.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCAL_MESSAGES079 - Inconsistency found in BW Report with KPI ID &1 (&2); see long text ?

  The SAP error message MCAL_MESSAGES079 indicates that there is an inconsistency found in a BW (Business Warehouse) report related to a specific KPI (Key Performance Indicator). This error typically arises when there are discrepancies in the data or configuration that prevent the report from functioning correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The data in the InfoProvider or the underlying data source may not match the expected structure or values.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the KPI, such as incorrect settings in the BW report or the underlying queries.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The data required for the KPI may be missing or incorrectly loaded into the BW system.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model or InfoObjects, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the report or its components were transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies due to missing objects or dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Long Text: Review the long text associated with the error message for specific details about the inconsistency.
  Validate Data: Check the data in the InfoProvider and ensure that it is complete and correctly formatted. You may need to run data consistency checks.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration of the KPI and the BW report. Ensure that all settings are correct and that the report is pointing to the right data sources.
  Reprocess Data: If data loading is the issue, consider reprocessing the data in the InfoProvider to ensure that it is up to date.
  Check for Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, review those changes to ensure they are correctly implemented.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, check that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  BW Administration: Familiarize yourself with BW administration tools that can help diagnose and resolve data inconsistencies.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or BW support team for further investigation.