How To Fix RSBPCW_EXCEPTION033 - Base member must be specified for non-owner dimensions

RSBPCW_EXCEPTION033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCW_EXCEPTION - BPC: Work Status Message Class

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Base member must be specified for non-owner dimensions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCW_EXCEPTION033 - Base member must be specified for non-owner dimensions ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCW_EXCEPTION033 indicates that a base member must be specified for non-owner dimensions in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC). This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a planning or consolidation operation that requires a base member to be defined for dimensions that are not owned by the current context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Owner Dimensions: The error occurs when you are working with dimensions that are not owned by the current entity or context. In BPC, dimensions can be classified as owner or non-owner dimensions, and non-owner dimensions require a base member to be specified for calculations or data entry.
  Missing Base Member: The specific base member that should be used for the non-owner dimension is not defined in the context of the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Base Member: Ensure that you specify a base member for the non-owner dimensions in your planning or