How To Fix UC0117 - No SID table exists for characteristic &2 in client &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UC0 - General Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 117

• Message text: No SID table exists for characteristic &2 in client &1

What causes this issue?

During the conversion of SEM-BCS default values, default values for
characteristic &V2& were found in client &V1&. The conversion of these
default values is not possible as no SID table was created in the ABAP
Dictionary.

System Response

The default values are not converted for the characteristic.

How to fix this error?

The error situation cannot be corrected during the XPRA phase as a
generation of the ABAP Dictionary is not permitted during the XPRA run.
Proceed as follows:
Finish the upgrade.
Start the Consolidation Workbench and generate the relevant data bases.
Start the XPRA for SEM-BCS again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UC0117 - No SID table exists for characteristic &2 in client &1 ?

  The SAP error message UC0117 indicates that there is no SID (Surrogate ID) table available for a specific characteristic in the specified client. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with InfoObjects and their associated SID tables.
  Cause:
  
  Missing SID Table: The SID table for the characteristic has not been created. This can happen if the characteristic is newly created and has not yet been populated with data.
  Data Loading Issues: If there were issues during the data loading process, the SID table may not have been generated correctly.
  Client-Specific Issues: The error may also arise if the characteristic is not properly defined in the client you are working with.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was transported from another system, the SID table may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined in the InfoObject. Verify that it is active and has the necessary settings.
  Generate SID Table: If the SID table is missing, you can generate it by loading data into the InfoObject. This can be done by executing a data load process that populates the characteristic.
  Rebuild the SID Table: If the SID table is corrupted or incomplete, you may need to rebuild it. This can be done using transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSCUSTV10 (to check settings).
  Check Data Source: Ensure that the data source feeding into the InfoObject is correctly configured and that data is being loaded without errors.
  Transport Request: If the characteristic was transported, ensure that the transport request included all necessary objects, including the SID table.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSCUSTV10: Customizing settings for BW
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to SID table issues for specific guidance and patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on InfoObjects and SID tables for a deeper understanding of how they function and how to troubleshoot related issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.