How To Fix UGX2728 - Characteristic &1 of query &2 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGX2 - Messages for XBRL Reporting

• Message number: 728

• Message text: Characteristic &1 of query &2 is unknown

What causes this issue?

Possible cause: The characteristic was added to the query <ZH>after</>
data basis &V3& was saved.

System Response

It is <ZH>not</> possible to use objects that belong to data basis &V3&
or that reference it. This applies to the following cases:
The affected report categories <ZH>cannot</> be saved.
<ZH>No</> instance documents can be generated using the affected report
categories.
The characteristic is <ZH>not</> available for dimension mapping or for
value selections.

How to fix this error?

If you need the characteristic, then save data basis &V3& and generate
it again.
If you do <ZH>not</> need the characteristic, then remove it from the
query.

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 UGX2728 - Characteristic &1 of query &2 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message UGX2728 indicates that a characteristic in a query is not recognized or is unknown. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a query is trying to access a characteristic that is either not defined, has been deleted, or is not available in the data model being used.
  Causes:
  
  Deleted or Inactive Characteristic: The characteristic may have been deleted or made inactive in the InfoObject or data model.
  Incorrect Query Definition: The query may reference a characteristic that is not part of the InfoProvider or the data source.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another, the characteristic may not exist in the target system.
  Data Source Changes: Changes in the underlying data source (like an InfoCube or DataStore Object) may have led to the characteristic being removed or renamed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic exists in the InfoObject catalog and is active. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObjects in the SAP BW system.
  Update Query: If the characteristic has been removed or renamed, update the query definition to reflect the current state of the data model.
  Transport Validation: If the query was transported, ensure that all necessary objects (including characteristics) were also transported correctly.
  Rebuild Query: If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query from scratch to ensure that all references are valid.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSRT (Query Monitor) to test and analyze queries, and RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message UGX2728.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on query design and InfoObject management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UGX2728 error and implement the appropriate solution.