How To Fix UJY_AVA_EXCEPTION018 - Error: The last period member of TIME "&1" does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Error: The last period member of TIME "&1" does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJY_AVA_EXCEPTION018 - Error: The last period member of TIME "&1" does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UJY_AVA_EXCEPTION018 indicates that there is an issue with the time dimension in your SAP system, specifically that the last period member of the specified time period does not exist. This can occur in various SAP applications, particularly in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics Cloud, when trying to access or manipulate data related to a specific time period.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Period: The specified time period (e.g., month, quarter, year) does not exist in the time dimension of your data model. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data loading issues.
  Data Model Configuration: The time dimension may not be properly configured in the data model, leading to discrepancies in the available time members.
  Data Loading Issues: If the data load process did not complete successfully, it may have resulted in missing time periods.
  Incorrect Time Filter: The query or report may be using a filter that references a time period that is not defined in the time dimension.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Time Dimension: Verify that the time dimension in your data model includes the specified time period. You can do this by checking the time hierarchy in the relevant InfoObject or dimension.
  Data Load Verification: Ensure that the data load process has completed successfully and that all relevant time periods have been loaded into the system. You may need to re-run the data load if there are missing periods.
  Adjust Filters: Review the filters applied in your query or report. Make sure that they reference valid time periods that exist in the time dimension.
  Reconfigure Time Dimension: If necessary, reconfigure the time dimension to ensure that it includes all required periods. This may involve adjusting settings in the data model or InfoObject.
  Check for Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check for data consistency and to troubleshoot any issues related to the time dimension.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidance on configuring time dimensions and handling data loading processes.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UJY_AVA_EXCEPTION018 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.