How To Fix MCAL_MESSAGES084 - Map SAP CRM attributes to BW characteristics first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Map SAP CRM attributes to BW characteristics first

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Complete step <DS:SIMG.CRMV_MCAL_KPI>Define BW Settings</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCAL_MESSAGES084 - Map SAP CRM attributes to BW characteristics first ?

  The SAP error message MCAL_MESSAGES084 indicates that there is a requirement to map SAP CRM attributes to BW (Business Warehouse) characteristics before proceeding with certain operations, typically related to data extraction or reporting. This error often arises in the context of data transfer processes between SAP CRM and SAP BW.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  There are CRM attributes that have not been mapped to corresponding BW characteristics.
  The data extraction process is trying to access or utilize these unmapped attributes, leading to a failure in the data flow.
  The configuration settings in the BW system are incomplete or incorrect, particularly in the context of InfoObjects and data sources.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to perform the following steps:
  
  
  Access the SAP BW System:
  
  Log into the SAP BW system where the data extraction is being configured.
  
  
  
  Check the Data Source:
  
  Navigate to the relevant data source in the BW system that is supposed to extract data from SAP CRM.
  Ensure that the data source is correctly set up and that it includes all necessary fields.
  
  
  
  Map CRM Attributes to BW Characteristics:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Under the "Modeling" section, find the InfoObjects that correspond to the CRM attributes.
  Ensure that each CRM attribute is mapped to a BW characteristic. This may involve creating new InfoObjects if they do not already exist.
  
  
  
  Update the Data Source:
  
  If you have made changes to the mapping, ensure that you activate the data source and any related objects.
  You may need to refresh or reinitialize the data source to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Test the Data Extraction:
  
  After mapping the attributes, perform a test extraction to verify that the error has been resolved.
  Monitor the process for any additional errors or warnings.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference.
  If issues persist, consider consulting SAP support or reviewing SAP notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  Data Modeling: Familiarize yourself with the data modeling concepts in SAP BW, including InfoObjects, DataSources, and InfoProviders.
  SAP CRM and BW Integration: Understanding the integration points between SAP CRM and BW can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your SAP CRM attributes are correctly mapped to BW characteristics, allowing for successful data extraction and reporting.