How To Fix MCW_AA_STR018 - Characteristics are not all correctly maintained for query &1 method &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCW_AA_STR - Message Class Allocation Strategies

• Message number: 018

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

What causes this issue?

The query &V1& should determine suitable key figures for the recipient.
In Customizing 'Maintain Query Components for Analytical Applications'
neither the characteristic entry '&V3&' nor the entry '&V4&' could be
found.

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 authorization, adjust the data in Customizing for 'Data
Retraction for Retail/CP' (transaction MCW_AA), or inform your system
administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCW_AA_STR018 - Characteristics are not all correctly maintained for query &1 method &2 ?

  The SAP error message MCW_AA_STR018 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristics in a query, specifically that they are not all correctly maintained for the specified query and method. 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 query definition.
  Incorrectly Defined Characteristics: The characteristics may be defined incorrectly, such as having the wrong data type or not being properly linked to the InfoProvider.
  Inconsistent Data Model: There may be inconsistencies in the data model, such as changes in the underlying InfoObjects or InfoProviders that have not been reflected in the query.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Query Definition:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and verify that all required characteristics are included in the query.
  Ensure that the characteristics are correctly linked to the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Validate Characteristics:
  
  Check the characteristics in the InfoObjects to ensure they are correctly defined and activated.
  Make sure that the characteristics are not set to "inactive" or "not available" in the context of the query.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Ensure that the underlying data model (InfoProviders, InfoObjects, etc.) is consistent and that there have been no recent changes that could affect the query.
  If there have been changes, consider reactivating the InfoProvider or InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access all the characteristics included in the query.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query from scratch to ensure that all characteristics are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSRT (Query Monitor) to test and analyze queries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MCW_AA_STR018 error message in your SAP environment.