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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