How To Fix MCW_AA_AT026 - Characteristics are not all correctly maintained for query &1 method &2

MCW_AA_AT026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 026

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

What causes this issue?

The query &V1& that is called to generate the allocation rule
must have the required key figures for plants.
In customizing 'Maintaining Query Components for Analytical
Applications', entry &V3& for the characteristic could not be found 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCW_AA_AT026 - Characteristics are not all correctly maintained for query &1 method &2 ?

  The SAP error message MCW_AA_AT026 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 Analytics, where queries are built using characteristics and key figures.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Characteristics: One or more characteristics required for the query are not defined or are missing in the query definition.
  Incorrectly Defined Characteristics: The characteristics may not be properly configured or may have incorrect attributes.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data model, such as missing master data or incorrect relationships between characteristics.
  Query Definition Issues: The query itself may have been incorrectly defined, leading to issues when trying to execute it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Query Definition:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer.
  Verify that all required characteristics are included in