How To Fix MCW_AA_AT025 - Characteristics are not all correctly maintained for query &1 method &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCW_AA_AT - Messages for Allocation Rule Generation Based on BW

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Characteristics are not all correctly maintained for query &1 method &2

What causes this issue?

The query &V1& that has been called to generate the allocation rule
must determine the required key figures for either the merchandise
category or for the materials.
In customizing 'Maintaining Query Components for Analytical
Applications' the system could not find an appropriate entry under any
characteristic for the query.
Adjust the query accordingly.

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?

If you have the necessary authorization, adjust the data in customizing
to 'Data retraction for Retail/CP' (transaction MCW_AA), otherwise
notify your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCW_AA_AT025 - Characteristics are not all correctly maintained for query &1 method &2 ?

  The SAP error message MCW_AA_AT025 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristics in a query, specifically that they are not all correctly maintained. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries in the Query Designer or when executing queries.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Characteristics: Some characteristics that are required for the query are not defined or are missing in the InfoProvider.
  Incorrectly Defined Characteristics: Characteristics may be defined incorrectly, such as having incorrect data types or attributes.
  Inconsistent Data Model: There may be inconsistencies in the data model, such as relationships between InfoObjects that are not properly set up.
  Query Definition Issues: The query itself may have been defined incorrectly, with references to characteristics that do not exist or are not active.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Query Definition:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and review the characteristics used in the query.
  Ensure that all characteristics referenced in the query are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify InfoProvider:
  
  Check the InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DataStore Object) that the query is based on.
  Ensure that all required characteristics are included in the InfoProvider and are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Attributes:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance and check the attributes of the characteristics used in the query.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes are defined and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Model Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the data model is consistent and that all relationships between InfoObjects are correctly defined.
  If there are any changes made to the InfoObjects, ensure that the query is updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Query:
  
  Sometimes, simply reactivating the query can resolve issues. After making changes, reactivate the query in the Query Designer.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the query to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoProviders and RSRT (Query Monitor) to test queries.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on query design and InfoObject maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.