How To Fix UGMD126 - The area uses an unknown characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 126

• Message text: The area uses an unknown characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

The application area uses the unknown characteristic &v1&.
This can occur, for example, if the application area was imported by a
transport from another system, but the characteristics that were used
were not yet (completely) imported.

System Response

The characteristic was created automatically.

How to fix this error?

Run another generation of the data structures.

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 UGMD126 - The area uses an unknown characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message UGMD126, which states "The area uses an unknown characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is an issue with the characteristics defined in a data model, InfoObject, or query. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a characteristic that is not recognized or does not exist in the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the error message (&1) is not defined in the InfoObject catalog or the data model.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may have been deleted or not activated properly in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the data model and the underlying data source.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSA1 or RSD1) and verify if the characteristic exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Activate the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic exists but is not activated, activate it in the InfoObject maintenance.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Check the data model or query definition where the error occurs. Ensure that all characteristics used in the model are valid and correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the characteristic was supposed to be transported, check the transport request to ensure it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or other characteristics that rely on the missing characteristic. If there are, you may need to address those as well.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query:
  
  If the error occurs in a query, try to rebuild the query or refresh it to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.