How To Fix UGMD208 - No SID exists for the value &1 of characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 208

• Message text: No SID exists for the value &1 of characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD208 - No SID exists for the value &1 of characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message UGMD208 indicates that there is no SID (Surrogate ID) available for a specific value of a characteristic in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This typically occurs when the system is trying to process data that references a characteristic value that has not been assigned a corresponding SID in the master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The characteristic value referenced does not exist in the master data table. This can happen if the data was not loaded properly or if the master data was deleted or not activated.
  Data Load Issues: There may have been issues during the data load process that prevented the characteristic values from being created or updated.
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the InfoObject may be inconsistent or not aligned with the master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the characteristic value exists in the master data table. You can do this by checking the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW system.
  
  Use transaction code RSD1 to check the InfoObject and see if the value is present.
  
  
  
  Load Missing Master Data: If the characteristic value is missing, you may need to load the master data again. This can be done by:
  
  Running the master data load process for the relevant InfoObject.
  Ensuring that the data source for the master data is correctly configured and that the data is available.
  
  
  
  Activate Master Data: If the master data exists but is not activated, you may need to activate it. This can be done in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  
  
  Check Data Source: Ensure that the data source from which the data is being loaded is correct and that it contains the necessary characteristic values.
  
  
  Reprocess Data: After ensuring that the master data is correct and complete, you may need to reprocess the data that triggered the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance.
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench, where you can manage data loads and monitor processes.
  
  
  
  Master Data Tables: The relevant master data tables for characteristics are usually named /BIC/ followed by the InfoObject name. For example, if your InfoObject is 0CUSTOMER, the master data table would be /BIC/0CUSTOMER.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing master data and troubleshooting data load issues in SAP BW.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UGMD208 error and ensure that the necessary characteristic values are available for processing.