How To Fix UJN_MSG005 - Invalid attribute &1 for infoobject &2!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJN_MSG - BPC: Error Message in UJN Package

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Invalid attribute &1 for infoobject &2!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJN_MSG005 - Invalid attribute &1 for infoobject &2! ?

  The SAP error message UJN_MSG005 indicates that there is an issue with an attribute associated with an InfoObject in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). Specifically, the error message states that the attribute specified (represented by &1) is invalid for the InfoObject (represented by &2). This typically occurs during data modeling or when trying to load data into a data target.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Attribute Definition: The attribute may not be defined correctly in the InfoObject. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect data type.
  Attribute Not Assigned: The attribute might not be assigned to the InfoObject in the data model.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which you are trying to load data may not contain the specified attribute.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the InfoObject and the data being loaded, especially if changes were made to the InfoObject after the data source was created.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the transport.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Attribute Definition: Go to the InfoObject definition in the SAP BW modeling tools and verify that the attribute is correctly defined and exists.
  Assign Missing Attributes: If the attribute is not assigned to the InfoObject, you may need to add it.
  Validate Data Source: Ensure that the data source you are using contains the attribute and that it is correctly mapped.
  Check for Changes: If the InfoObject has been modified, ensure that all related data sources and transformations are updated accordingly.
  Transport Consistency: If the InfoObject was transported, check for any inconsistencies and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Re-activate InfoObject: Sometimes, re-activating the InfoObject can resolve issues related to inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access InfoObjects and check their definitions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and attributes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message, as there may be specific patches or updates that address the problem.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the data load process to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the UJN_MSG005 error message in SAP BW.