How To Fix RSBPCB_EXCEPTION037 - BPF: Dimension &1 is not defined in instance context

RSBPCB_EXCEPTION037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCB_EXCEPTION - BPC: BPF Message Class

• Message number: 037

• Message text: BPF: Dimension &1 is not defined in instance context

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCB_EXCEPTION037 - BPF: Dimension &1 is not defined in instance context ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCB_EXCEPTION037 with the description "BPF: Dimension &1 is not defined in instance context" typically occurs in the context of Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when there is an issue with the configuration of dimensions in a BPC instance. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Undefined Dimension: The error indicates that a specific dimension (denoted by &1) is not defined in the context of the BPC instance you are working with. This could happen if:
  
  The dimension has not been created or activated in the BPC model.
  The dimension is not included in the instance context for the specific planning or consolidation process you are executing.
  There is a mismatch between the dimensions defined in the BPC model and those referenced in the planning or reporting logic.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the BPC model, such as missing or incorrectly set properties