How To Fix UGMD050 - ODS object &1 cannot be used; see long text

UGMD050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 050

• Message text: ODS object &1 cannot be used; see long text

What causes this issue?

ODS object &V1& is assigned to combination characteristic &V2&. However,
the key of this ODS object in BW system &V3& differs from the key of the
combination characteristic. Furthermore, when dealing with the ODS
object for time-dependent attributes, the key must contain the
InfoObject <AB>0DATEFROM</> .
The key of the assigned ODS object must be &V4&.

System Response

If you create a <DS:GLOS.3C14A7065A82D511B1250008C784EFB1>data basis</>:
the data basis is not saved.
If you subsequently change the ODS object: errors while reading data
from, and writing data to, the combination characteristic &V2& are
possible. Runtime errors are also possible.

How to fix this error?

You have two options:
Correct the definition of ODS object &V1& in BW system &V3&.
Assign a different ODS object to combination characteristic &V2&, or
assign none at all.

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 UGMD050 - ODS object &1 cannot be used; see long text ?

  The SAP error message UGMD050 indicates that an ODS (Operational Data Store) object cannot be used for a specific operation. This error typically arises in the context of data extraction, transformation, or loading processes, particularly in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environments.
  
  Cause:
  The error message UGMD050 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  ODS Object Status: The ODS object may be in a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., it might be in a "locked" state or not activated).
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the data model that prevent the ODS from being accessed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ODS object.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical problems, such as missing or corrupted data, that prevent the ODS from functioning correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UGMD050 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check ODS Object Status:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench