How To Fix UCS0105 - A characteristic role is not assigned to column characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 105

• Message text: A characteristic role is not assigned to column characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCS0105 - A characteristic role is not assigned to column characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message UCS0105 indicates that a characteristic role is not assigned to a column characteristic in a query or report. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries in BEx (Business Explorer) or similar reporting tools.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A characteristic (e.g., a dimension or attribute) is used in a query but does not have an associated characteristic role defined.
  The characteristic role is necessary for the system to understand how to interpret and display the data related to that characteristic.
  The characteristic might be missing in the InfoObject settings or not properly configured in the query definition.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCS0105 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Role Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools (e.g., RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoObject that corresponds to the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the characteristic role is assigned to the characteristic. You can do this by checking the "Roles" tab in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristic Role:
  
  If the characteristic role is not assigned, you can create a new role or assign an existing one that fits the context of your query.
  Make sure that the role is correctly defined and includes the necessary properties for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Query Definition:
  
  Open the query in the BEx Query Designer.
  Verify that the characteristic is included in the query and that it is correctly configured.
  If necessary, remove and re-add the characteristic to the query.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you made changes to the characteristic role or query, ensure that these changes are transported to the relevant system (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, execute the query again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Characteristic Roles: These are used to define how characteristics behave in queries, including their display properties, aggregation behavior, and other settings.
  BEx Query Designer: This is the tool used to create and modify queries in SAP BW. Familiarity with this tool is essential for troubleshooting query-related issues.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. SAP's official documentation can also provide insights into best practices for managing characteristic roles.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.