How To Fix UC0118 - SID table &3 for characteristic &2 in client &1 is invalid

UC0118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UC0 - General Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 118

• Message text: SID table &3 for characteristic &2 in client &1 is invalid

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 SID table &V3& was not created or not
completely 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 UC0118 - SID table &3 for characteristic &2 in client &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message UC0118 indicates that there is an issue with the SID (Surrogate ID) table for a specific characteristic in a particular client. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when the system is unable to find a valid SID for a characteristic in the specified client.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing SID Table: The SID table for the characteristic may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the SID table or issues with the characteristic's master data.
  Client-Specific Issues: The error may occur if the characteristic is not properly defined or activated in the specified client.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was transported from another system, the SID table may not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check SID Table: Verify if the SID table for the characteristic exists in the specified client. You