How To Fix UMB181 - No BW report was found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 181

• Message text: No BW report was found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB181 - No BW report was found ?

  The SAP error message UMB181 ("No BW report was found") typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) when a user attempts to access a report that does not exist or is not properly configured. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Report Not Created: The BW report you are trying to access has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report.
  Incorrect Report Name: The report name or query name may have been entered incorrectly.
  Transport Issues: If the report was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source for the report may not be available or properly configured.
  Query Deactivation: The query associated with the report may have been deactivated or deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Report Existence: Check if the report exists in the BW system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoProvider or query in the BW system.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the report. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Correct Report Name: Double-check the report name or query name for any typos or errors.
  Transport Check: If the report was recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Data Source Verification: Ensure that the data source for the report is active and properly configured. Check if the data is being loaded correctly into the InfoProvider.
  Query Activation: If the query is deactivated, reactivate it in the BW system. This can usually be done in the Query Designer or by using transaction RSRT.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSRT (to run queries), RSA1 (to access the Data Warehousing Workbench), and RSD1 (to manage InfoObjects) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  BW Query Designer: Use the BW Query Designer to check the configuration of the report and ensure that all components are correctly set up.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further assistance.