How To Fix UMB026 - Select a scorecard to display the cause-effect chain

UMB026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMB - SEM-CPM: Balanced Scorecard

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Select a scorecard to display the cause-effect chain

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB026 - Select a scorecard to display the cause-effect chain ?

  The SAP error message UMB026, which states "Select a scorecard to display the cause-effect chain," typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when users are trying to access or analyze a scorecard without having selected a specific scorecard to work with.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Scorecard Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected a scorecard from the available options before attempting to view the cause-effect chain.
  User Permissions: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to view certain scorecards, leading to this error.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the scorecarding module or the underlying data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Scorecard: Ensure that you have selected a scorecard from the list provided in the application. This is usually done through a dropdown menu or selection interface.
  Check Permissions: Verify that you have the appropriate permissions