How To Fix UCM0144 - Critical change in content: InfoObject &3 (data type)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCM0 - Messages for Data Basis, Cons Area, ...

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Critical change in content: InfoObject &3 (data type)

What causes this issue?

Field &V2& is used in the data model of
<DS:GLOS.3C14A7065A82D511B1250008C784EFB1>data basis</> &V1&. The
corresponding InfoObject &V3& belongs to SAP BW Content, which is
delivered with the consolidation system. However, the current definition
of the InfoObject does not coincide with the delivered version.
In particular, the technical properties are no longer compatible with
those of data element &v4&. This change puts the consistency of the
consolidation data model at risk.

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?

Adjust the definition of InfoObject &V3& accordingly.
Always avoid changing InfoObjects that are delivered in BW Content.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCM0144 - Critical change in content: InfoObject &3 (data type) ?

  The SAP error message UCM0144 indicates that there has been a critical change in the content of an InfoObject, specifically related to its data type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments when there are inconsistencies or changes in the metadata of InfoObjects that can affect data processing and reporting.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Type Change: The data type of the InfoObject has been changed (e.g., from CHAR to NUMC or vice versa), which can lead to incompatibility with existing data or queries.
  Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or InfoProvider that affect the InfoObject.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another, and the data type was not compatible with the target system.
  Inconsistent Metadata: Metadata inconsistencies between different layers of the SAP BW system (e.g., between the InfoObject and the InfoCube or DSO).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCM0144 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check the definition of the InfoObject in question.
  Verify the data type and ensure it matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Review Change Logs:
  
  Check the change logs to see if any recent changes were made to the InfoObject that could have caused the issue.
  
  
  
  Adjust Queries and Data Models:
  
  If the data type has changed, you may need to adjust any queries, transformations, or data models that rely on the InfoObject to ensure compatibility.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject:
  
  Sometimes, simply re-activating the InfoObject can resolve the issue. This can be done in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly and that there are no inconsistencies between the source and target systems.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing:
  
  If the data type change affects existing data, you may need to cleanse or transform the data to fit the new data type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the UCM0144 error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the InfoObject and any dependent objects are functioning correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UCM0144 error and implement a suitable solution.