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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 can do this by using transaction codes like RSD1 (to check InfoObjects) or RSD3 (to check SID tables).
  Rebuild SID Table: If the SID table is missing or corrupted, you may need to rebuild it. This can be done by:
  
  Running the RSCONN01 transaction to regenerate the SID table.
  Using the RSD1 transaction to activate the characteristic again, which may help in regenerating the SID.
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the characteristic is complete and consistent. You can check this using transaction RSD1 to view the characteristic details.
  Transport Check: If the characteristic was transported, ensure that all related objects (including SID tables) were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  Client-Specific Settings: Make sure that the characteristic is properly defined and activated in the client you are working with. Check the settings in the RSD1 transaction.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSD3: SID table maintenance
  RSCONN01: Connection and SID table regeneration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW/BI documentation for more details on SID tables and characteristics.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation, as they may have access to more detailed logs and system settings.