How To Fix UJA_EXCEPTION505 - The reference time version &1 of dimension &2 not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 505

• Message text: The reference time version &1 of dimension &2 not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJA_EXCEPTION505 - The reference time version &1 of dimension &2 not exist. ?

  The SAP error message UJA_EXCEPTION505 indicates that there is an issue with a reference time version for a specific dimension in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with planning functions or data modeling.
  Cause:
  The error message "The reference time version &1 of dimension &2 does not exist" suggests that the system is trying to access a time version (a specific version of data for a given time period) that has not been defined or does not exist for the specified dimension. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Time Version: The specified time version has not been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning model or dimension settings.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or dimension structure that have not been properly updated or synchronized.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, the time version may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Time Version:
  
  Go to the relevant planning model or dimension in the SAP BW system.
  Verify if the time version specified in the error message exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Time Version:
  
  If the time version does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Ensure that the time version is activated and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning model and dimensions to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the reference time version is correctly assigned to the dimension.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects, including the time version, were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP BW documentation for best practices in managing time versions and dimensions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.