How To Fix R7743 - Key figure &1: Unit &2 is not contained in the structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 743

• Message text: Key figure &1: Unit &2 is not contained in the structure

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& requires a unit field &V2& (currency or unit of
measure). However, this is not contained in the definition of the
structure.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7743 - Key figure &1: Unit &2 is not contained in the structure ?

  The SAP error message R7743 indicates that there is an issue with a key figure in a data structure, specifically that the unit of measure (UoM) associated with that key figure is not included in the structure. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with InfoProviders, queries, or data models.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The unit of measure for the key figure is not defined in the data structure (e.g., InfoCube, DataStore Object, or CompositeProvider).
  Incorrect Configuration: The key figure might be configured incorrectly, or the data model might not be aligned with the expected units.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the key figure is being populated may not have the necessary unit of measure defined.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model or InfoProvider, it may have led to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Configuration:
  
  Go to the key figure definition in the InfoProvider and ensure that the unit of measure is correctly assigned.
  Verify that the key figure is set up to use the correct unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Update Data Structure:
  
  If the unit of measure is missing, you may need to add it to the structure of the InfoProvider.
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access the InfoProvider and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Re-activate InfoProvider:
  
  After making changes, re-activate the InfoProvider to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source:
  
  Ensure that the data source feeding into the InfoProvider has the correct unit of measure defined.
  If necessary, adjust the data source to include the required unit.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the query or report that was generating the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 for data modeling and RSRT for query testing.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to key figures and units of measure in BW or HANA.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the R7743 error in your SAP environment.