How To Fix UGMD077 - Error while deleting values of characteristic &1/&2 (RFC destination &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Error while deleting values of characteristic &1/&2 (RFC destination &3)

INCLUDE UGMD076 OBJECT DOKU ID NA

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 UGMD077 - Error while deleting values of characteristic &1/&2 (RFC destination &3) ?

  The SAP error message UGMD077 indicates that there was an issue while trying to delete values of a characteristic in the context of a specific RFC (Remote Function Call) destination. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments when dealing with master data or characteristics.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  RFC Destination Issues: The specified RFC destination may not be correctly configured, or there may be connectivity issues between the systems.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation on the specified characteristic.
  Data Locking: The characteristic values may be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be dependencies or constraints that prevent the deletion of the characteristic values.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UGMD077 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Verify that the RFC destination specified in the error message is correctly configured. You can do this using transaction SM59 in SAP.
  Test the connection to ensure that it is working properly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete values for the specified characteristic. You may need to check roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if there are any locks on the characteristic values. If there are locks, you may need to wait for them to be released or contact the user who holds the lock.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity:
  
  Investigate if there are any dependencies or constraints that prevent the deletion. This may involve checking related data or settings in the data model.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context about the failure.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation. They may need to look into system logs or perform additional troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59 (RFC Destinations)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  SM12 (Display and Delete Locks)
  SLG1 (Application Log)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to master data management and characteristic handling in BW or HANA for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the UGMD077 error.