How To Fix UJY_AVA_EXCEPTION006 - Error: Traversal dimension is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJY_AVA_EXCEPTION - BPC: Message class for planning AVA

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Error: Traversal dimension is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJY_AVA_EXCEPTION006 - Error: Traversal dimension is empty ?

  The SAP error message UJY_AVA_EXCEPTION006: Traversal dimension is empty typically occurs in the context of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the data model or the way dimensions are being used in a query or report. This error indicates that the system is trying to perform an operation that requires a traversal dimension, but none has been defined or available.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Dimension: The traversal dimension that is required for the query or report is not defined or is missing from the data model.
  Incorrect Model Configuration: The data model may not be configured correctly, leading to the absence of necessary dimensions.
  Data Source Issues: The data source being used may not have the required dimensions available or may not be properly connected.
  Query Design Issues: The query or report may be designed in a way that does not include the necessary dimensions for traversal.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Model:
  
  Ensure that the data model includes all necessary dimensions. You may need to add the missing dimension to the model.
  Verify that the dimension is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Open the query or report that is generating the error and check the design.
  Ensure that the traversal dimension is included in the query. If it is not, add it to the query.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Source:
  
  Check the data source configuration to ensure that it is correctly set up and that all required dimensions are available.
  If using a live connection, ensure that the connection is active and functioning properly.
  
  
  
  Test with Sample Data:
  
  If possible, test the query or report with a smaller dataset to see if the issue persists. This can help isolate the problem.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or community forums for specific guidance related to the version of SAP you are using, as there may be version-specific considerations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with details about the error, the context in which it occurs, and any steps you have already taken to resolve it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  Training and Documentation: Familiarize yourself with SAP Analytics Cloud or SAP BW documentation to better understand how dimensions and queries work within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.