How To Fix UJP_EXCEPTION042 - Redundant dimensions in application; cannot do the calculation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJP_EXCEPTION - BPC: Message Class for UJP Exception

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Redundant dimensions in application; cannot do the calculation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJP_EXCEPTION042 - Redundant dimensions in application; cannot do the calculation ?

  The SAP error message UJP_EXCEPTION042 indicates that there are redundant dimensions in the application, which prevents the calculation from being executed. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when working with planning models or applications that involve multiple dimensions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Redundant Dimensions: The error arises when the same dimension is included multiple times in the context of a calculation or a model. This can happen if:
  
  The same dimension is added to the model or application more than once.
  There are overlapping or conflicting dimension definitions.
  The calculation logic references the same dimension in a way that is not supported.
  
  
  
  Model Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the planning model or application can lead to this error. This includes:
  
  Misconfigured dimension hierarchies.
  Incorrectly defined measures or calculations that reference the same dimension multiple times.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Dimension Configuration:
  
  Check the dimensions defined in your planning model or application. Ensure that each dimension is only included once.
  Remove any redundant dimensions from the model or calculation context.
  
  
  
  Adjust Calculation Logic:
  
  If you are using custom calculations, review the logic to ensure that dimensions are not being referenced multiple times unnecessarily.
  Simplify the calculation by using only the required dimensions.
  
  
  
  Validate Model Settings:
  
  Go through the model settings and ensure that there are no conflicting definitions or hierarchies.
  Make sure that the dimensions are correctly set up and that there are no overlaps.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, test the application or calculation again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or community forums for specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles: Check for any SAP Notes related to UJP_EXCEPTION042 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Resources: Consider SAP training resources or tutorials that cover best practices for model and dimension management in SAP Analytics Cloud or BPC.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UJP_EXCEPTION042 error in your SAP application.