How To Fix MCW_AA_STR027 - 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: 027

• 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 material
groups or materials.
In Customizing 'Maintain Query Components for Analytical Applications'
neither the characteristic entry '&V3&' nor the entry '&V4&' could be
found for the query.
Adjust the query.

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_STR027 - Characteristics are not all correctly maintained for query &1 method &2 ?

  The SAP error message MCW_AA_STR027 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: One or more characteristics that are required for the query are not defined or are missing in the query definition.
  Incorrectly Defined Characteristics: Characteristics may be defined incorrectly, such as having the wrong data type or not being properly linked to the InfoObject.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the characteristics are supposed to use hierarchies, there may be issues with the hierarchy definitions.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source may not be correctly set up or may not contain the necessary data for the characteristics.
  Authorization Issues: 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 characteristics are correctly defined.
  Ensure that all required characteristics are included in the query.
  
  
  
  Validate Characteristics:
  
  Check the characteristics in the InfoObjects to ensure they are correctly defined and activated.
  Make sure that the data types and attributes of the characteristics are appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchies:
  
  If your query uses hierarchies, ensure that the hierarchies are correctly defined and activated in the InfoObject settings.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source:
  
  Verify that the data source (e.g., InfoProvider) used in the query is correctly set up and contains the necessary data.
  Run a data preview on the InfoProvider to ensure data is available.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics involved in the query.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query from scratch to ensure that all settings are correctly applied.
  
  
  
  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.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on query design and characteristics management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MCW_AA_STR027 error message in your SAP environment.