How To Fix UJA_EXCEPTION357 - Attribute &1 is required and cannot be updated nor deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Attribute &1 is required and cannot be updated nor deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJA_EXCEPTION357 - Attribute &1 is required and cannot be updated nor deleted ?

  The SAP error message UJA_EXCEPTION357 indicates that a specific attribute (denoted as &1) is required in the context of a particular operation, but it cannot be updated or deleted. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Business Warehouse (BW) or Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) environments, where certain attributes are essential for maintaining data integrity and consistency.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mandatory Attribute: The attribute in question is marked as mandatory in the data model or configuration, meaning it must always have a value.
  Data Integrity Rules: The system enforces data integrity rules that prevent the modification or deletion of certain attributes once they are set.
  Incorrect Data Model Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model where the attribute is not properly defined, leading to this error when attempting to perform operations that involve it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Attribute Configuration: Review the configuration of the attribute in the data model. Ensure that it is correctly