How To Fix UCFE039 - Key figure is missing in the predefined structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFE - Messages for Data Entry Layouts

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Key figure is missing in the predefined structure

What causes this issue?

If a component of a predefined fixed structure contains a key figure,
all other components of this structure must also contain a key figure.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Include a key figure in all components of the predefined fixed structure
, or delete the key figure found in this structure.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFE039 - Key figure is missing in the predefined structure ?

  The SAP error message UCFE039, which states "Key figure is missing in the predefined structure," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with InfoProviders, queries, or data models. This error indicates that a key figure that is expected in a predefined structure (like a query or a data model) is not present.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Figure: The key figure that the system expects to find in the data model or query is not defined or has been removed.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as the removal or renaming of key figures, this can lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Data Sources: If the data source or InfoProvider has been modified and does not align with the query definition, it can cause this error.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the transport did not include all necessary objects, this could lead to missing key figures.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Query Definition: Go to the query definition in the Query Designer and verify that all expected key figures are present. If a key figure is missing, you may need to add it back to the query.
  Review Data Model: Check the underlying data model (e.g., InfoCube, DSO) to ensure that the key figure exists and is correctly defined.
  Rebuild the Query: If the query is significantly out of sync with the data model, consider rebuilding the query or creating a new one based on the current structure.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport missing objects.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs related to the data model or query to understand what changes might have led to the missing key figure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoProviders and data models, and RSRT (Query Monitor) to test queries.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution of the query to identify where the error is occurring.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UCFE039 error and implement a solution to resolve it.