How To Fix UJA_EXCEPTION197 - Text table of dimension member must have a column '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJA_EXCEPTION - BPC: Admin exception message class

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Text table of dimension member must have a column '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJA_EXCEPTION197 - Text table of dimension member must have a column '&1' ?

  The SAP error message UJA_EXCEPTION197 indicates that there is an issue with the text table of a dimension member in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). Specifically, the error states that the text table for a dimension member is missing a required column, which is denoted by &1 in the error message.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Column: The text table for the dimension member does not contain the expected column. This could happen if the table structure was altered or if the data model was not properly defined.
  Incorrect Data Model Configuration: The data model may not be correctly configured to include the necessary attributes or text fields.
  Transport Issues: If the data model was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport that led to missing components.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Text Table Structure:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoObject that is causing the issue.
  Check the text table definition to ensure that it includes the required column.
  
  
  
  Modify the InfoObject:
  
  If the required column is missing, you may need to modify the InfoObject to add the necessary column.
  Ensure that the text table is correctly defined with all required fields.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject:
  
  After making changes, re-activate the InfoObject to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all related objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific InfoObject or dimension member to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the data load or query that was causing the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP BW documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and dimension members.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.