How To Fix UGMD009 - Data element of characteristic &1 changed

UGMD009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Data element of characteristic &1 changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD009 - Data element of characteristic &1 changed ?

  The SAP error message UGMD009 indicates that the data element of a characteristic has been changed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's data modeling or master data management, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  The error message UGMD009 is triggered when:
  
  A characteristic in a data model has been modified, and the system detects that the data element associated with that characteristic has changed.
  This can happen due to changes in the underlying data structure, such as changes in the data type, length, or other attributes of the data element.
  It may also occur if there are inconsistencies between the data model and the underlying database or if the data element has been deleted or renamed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UGMD009 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Change Log: Review the change log for the characteristic to understand what modifications were made