How To Fix UGMD223 - Navigation attribute &3 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Navigation attribute &3 is unknown

What causes this issue?

The transport request contains settings for attribute &V2& of
InfoObject &V1& as navigation attribute &V3&. However, this navigation
attribute is not known in the target system.

System Response

Settings will not be imported.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the transport request contains all of the required
objects.

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 UGMD223 - Navigation attribute &3 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message UGMD223, which states "Navigation attribute &3 is unknown," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when dealing with queries, InfoObjects, or navigation attributes in a data model. This error indicates that the system cannot recognize the specified navigation attribute, which may be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Attribute Name: The navigation attribute specified in the query or data model does not exist or is misspelled.
  Missing InfoObject: The InfoObject that is supposed to contain the navigation attribute is not activated or does not exist in the system.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as deletion or renaming of attributes, can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject or its attributes were transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies or missing components.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the navigation attribute.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Attribute Name: Verify that the navigation attribute name specified in the query or report is correct and matches the name in the InfoObject definition.
  Activate InfoObject: Ensure that the InfoObject containing the navigation attribute is activated. You can do this in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Review Data Model: Check for any recent changes to the data model that might have affected the navigation attributes. If attributes were renamed or deleted, update the queries accordingly.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  User Authorizations: Confirm that the user has the required authorizations to access the InfoObject and its attributes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and their attributes.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the query or report to trace where the error is occurring.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects, navigation attributes, and query design.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.