How To Fix UJCTRL_EXCEPTION155 - Failed to get member description for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJCTRL_EXCEPTION - BPC: control exception message class

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Failed to get member description for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJCTRL_EXCEPTION155 - Failed to get member description for &1 ?

  The SAP error message UJCTRL_EXCEPTION155 with the description "Failed to get member description for &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is an issue related to the data model or the metadata of a query or InfoProvider. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Metadata: The member description for the specified object (e.g., characteristic, key figure) is not available or has not been properly defined in the data model.
  Data Model Changes: Changes made to the data model (like renaming or deleting characteristics) that are not reflected in the queries or reports using that model.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the member descriptions.
  Transport Issues: If the data model was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the metadata.
  Query Design Issues: The query might be incorrectly