How To Fix MCW_AA_AT027 - 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: 027

• 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
determine the required key figures for &V3&.
In customizing 'Maintaining Query Components for Analytical
Applications', no appropriate entry under a characteristic could be
found for the query.
Adjust the query accordingly.

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_AT027 - Characteristics are not all correctly maintained for query &1 method &2 ?

  The SAP error message MCW_AA_AT027 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristics used 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 various characteristics and key figures.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Characteristics: One or more characteristics that are required for the query are not defined or are missing in the InfoObject or InfoProvider.
  Incorrectly Defined Characteristics: Characteristics may be defined incorrectly, such as having the wrong data type or attributes.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data model, such as relationships between characteristics and key figures that are not properly set up.
  Query Definition Issues: The query itself may have been defined incorrectly, leading to a mismatch between the characteristics and the data model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Query Definition:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and verify that all characteristics used in the query are correctly defined and available in the InfoProvider.
  Ensure that the characteristics are properly linked to the key figures.
  
  
  
  Validate Characteristics:
  
  Go to the InfoObjects and check the characteristics used in the query. Ensure that they are active and correctly configured.
  Check for any missing attributes or hierarchies that may be required for the characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review InfoProvider:
  
  Ensure that the InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DSO) used in the query contains all the necessary characteristics and that they are correctly mapped.
  If you are using a CompositeProvider, ensure that all underlying providers are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run data consistency checks to ensure that there are no issues with the data in the InfoProvider.
  If necessary, perform data reloading or repair any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the query again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSRT (Query Monitor) to test and analyze queries, and RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on query design and characteristics management.
  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.