How To Fix UGMD204 - Table &2 does not contain the SIDs for characteristic &1

UGMD204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Table &2 does not contain the SIDs for characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD204 - Table &2 does not contain the SIDs for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message UGMD204 indicates that the system is unable to find the System IDs (SIDs) for a specific characteristic in the specified table. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when dealing with master data or characteristics in InfoObjects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The table specified in the error message does not contain the necessary SIDs for the characteristic mentioned. This could be due to data not being loaded or an issue during the data load process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the InfoObject settings, leading to a mismatch in expected data.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may have been issues during the data transfer process from the source system to the BW system, resulting in incomplete or missing data.
  Master Data Not Activated: The master data for the characteristic may not have been activated, which means that the SIDs have not been