How To Fix R7I170 - Key figure &1: unit &2 does not exist in the InfoProvider

R7I170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7I - InfoProvider

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Key figure &1: unit &2 does not exist in the InfoProvider

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7I170 - Key figure &1: unit &2 does not exist in the InfoProvider ?

  The SAP error message R7I170 indicates that there is an issue with a key figure in your InfoProvider, specifically that the unit associated with that key figure does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries, reports, or data models.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit Definition: The unit specified for the key figure is not defined in the InfoProvider. This could happen if the unit was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Key Figure Configuration: The key figure may be incorrectly configured, leading to a mismatch between the key figure and its associated unit.
  Data Source Issues: If the data source from which the InfoProvider is pulling data has changed or is not properly configured, it may lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider or its components were transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the definitions.
  
  
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