How To Fix UMB027 - Characteristic '&1' does not exist in the BW System '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Characteristic '&1' does not exist in the BW System '&2'

What causes this issue?

The system attempts to create or update metadata for the InfoObject
&V1& although this InfoObject does not exist.

System Response

The system ignores the error and continues with the transaction.

How to fix this error?

See SAP note 330804.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB027 - Characteristic '&1' does not exist in the BW System '&2' ?

  The SAP error message UMB027 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as '&1') does not exist in the specified BW (Business Warehouse) system (denoted as '&2'). This error typically arises in the context of data extraction, reporting, or when working with InfoObjects in SAP BW.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use in your query or report does not exist in the BW system. This could be due to a typo in the characteristic name or the characteristic not being created in the BW system.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently created or modified in a development environment, it may not have been transported to the BW system where you are encountering the error.
  Data Source Mismatch: The data source you are using may not be compatible with the characteristic you are trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Characteristic Name: Check the spelling and ensure that the characteristic name you are using is correct. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObjects in the BW system.
  Check BW System: Log into the BW system and verify that the characteristic exists. You can do this by going to the InfoObjects section in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Transport the Characteristic: If the characteristic was created in a different environment (like development), ensure that it has been properly transported to the BW system where you are encountering the error.
  Check Data Source: Ensure that the data source you are using is correctly set up and that it includes the characteristic in question.
  Review Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper access rights.
  Rebuild Queries: If you are using queries, try to rebuild them to ensure that they are correctly referencing the existing characteristics.
  
  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.
  BW Modeling Tools: Familiarize yourself with the BW modeling tools to better understand how characteristics and InfoObjects are managed.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to BW and InfoObjects for best practices in managing characteristics and data sources.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.