How To Fix UCUS0044 - Independent characteristic &1 for characteristic &2 has not been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCUS0 - Messages for Tasks, ...

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Independent characteristic &1 for characteristic &2 has not been defined

What causes this issue?

If you restrict the selection to characteristic &V2&, you also need to
specify on the selection screen all independent characteristics (such as
&V1&) that characteristic &V2& is
<DS:GLOS.36E390C7868C0D62E10000009B38F984>compounded</> with.

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?

Either also specify all independent characteristics, or leave the input
fields blank for (do not specify) characteristic &V2& and its
independent characteristics.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCUS0044 - Independent characteristic &1 for characteristic &2 has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message UCUS0044 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of characteristics in the context of SAP's Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP's Business Objects. Specifically, it means that an independent characteristic (the first characteristic mentioned) has not been defined for the dependent characteristic (the second characteristic mentioned).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Definition: The independent characteristic that is referenced in the error message has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or an incomplete setup.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristics may not be properly linked or configured in the data model, leading to this error when trying to execute a query or report.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as adding or removing characteristics, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Independent Characteristic:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP BW or the data modeling tool you are using.
  Ensure that the independent characteristic (the one indicated by &1 in the error message) is properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Check Characteristic Relationships:
  
  Review the relationships between the characteristics. Make sure that the dependent characteristic (indicated by &2) is correctly linked to the independent characteristic.
  If necessary, re-establish the relationship or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Activate the Data Model:
  
  After making changes, ensure that you activate the data model or the InfoObject to reflect the changes in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the changes were made in a development environment and transported to a production environment, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on defining characteristics and their relationships.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the query or report again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for managing InfoObjects and data models.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar cases.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCUS0044 error and ensure that your characteristics are properly defined and linked in your SAP environment.