How To Fix UAMO017 - Select a characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UAMO - UA Modeler

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Select a characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UAMO017 - Select a characteristic ?

  The SAP error message UAMO017 ("Select a characteristic") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Warehouse (BW) or when working with the SAP Analysis for Office tool. This error indicates that a required characteristic has not been selected in a query or report, which is necessary for the system to process the request.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection: The user has not selected any characteristics in the query or report that is being executed.
  Query Design: The query may be designed in such a way that it requires at least one characteristic to be selected for the report to run.
  User Input: The user may have overlooked the selection of characteristics or may not be aware that they need to select them.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Characteristics: Ensure that you select at least one characteristic in the query or report. This can usually be done in the selection screen of the query.
  Check Query Design: If you have access to the query designer, check the design of the query to ensure that it is set up correctly and that it requires the necessary characteristics.
  User Training: If users are frequently encountering this error, consider providing training or documentation on how to properly select characteristics in queries.
  Default Values: If applicable, set default values for characteristics in the query to minimize the chances of this error occurring.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on query design and characteristic selection.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions related to similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSRT (for executing queries) and RSA1 (for data warehousing workbench) to troubleshoot further.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more in-depth assistance.