How To Fix UCR0003 - Query definition for characteristic &1 has an error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCR0 - Messages for Reporting of Transaction Data

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Query definition for characteristic &1 has an error

What causes this issue?

You are executing a query in which you are using the characteristic
<ZH>&V1&</> in cells (or columns or rows). However, you have not
specified this characteristic in <ZH>all</> cells. This results in
faulty query results.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Change the query definition. If you are using the characteristic &V1&
in a cell definition, do this in <ZH>all</> cells of the query.

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 UCR0003 - Query definition for characteristic &1 has an error ?

  The SAP error message UCR0003 indicates that there is an issue with the query definition for a specific characteristic in a query. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries in the Query Designer or when executing queries in BEx Analyzer.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Definition: The characteristic referenced in the error message may not be defined correctly in the InfoObject or may not exist in the data model.
  Missing or Inactive InfoObject: The InfoObject associated with the characteristic might be inactive or not available in the current InfoProvider.
  Query Design Issues: There may be issues in the query design, such as incorrect filters, restrictions, or aggregations applied to the characteristic.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source may not contain the necessary data for the characteristic, or there may be issues with the data extraction process.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic or the data associated with it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCR0003 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance and verify that the characteristic exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the characteristic is active and available in the relevant InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and check the settings for the characteristic.
  Look for any filters, restrictions, or aggregations that may be causing the issue. Remove or correct any problematic settings.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Source:
  
  Ensure that the data source (InfoProvider) contains the necessary data for the characteristic.
  Check the data loading process to confirm that data has been successfully loaded into the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and the data.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper access rights.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query from scratch to eliminate any hidden issues in the query definition.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoProviders and InfoObjects, and RSRT (Query Monitor) to test queries.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on query design and troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UCR0003 error in your SAP environment.