How To Fix UMB197 - Error when calling up the BW report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Error when calling up the BW report

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the RFC destination, the selected InfoCube and the selected BW
report or contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB197 - Error when calling up the BW report ?

  The SAP error message UMB197 typically indicates an issue related to the Business Warehouse (BW) reporting environment. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes of UMB197 Error
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BW report or the underlying data.
  
  
  Data Source Problems: The data source for the BW report may be inactive, or there may be issues with the data extraction process.
  
  
  Query Design Issues: The BW query may have design flaws, such as incorrect filters or characteristics that are not properly defined.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be technical problems with the BW system, such as connectivity issues, system performance problems, or configuration errors.
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The report may be trying to access data that is not available or has not been loaded into the BW system.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BW report and the underlying data sources. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Sources:
  
  Check the status of the data sources used in the report. Ensure that they are active and that data has been successfully loaded into the BW system.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Analyze the BW query for any design issues. Check filters, characteristics, and key figures to ensure they are correctly defined. You may need to modify the query in the Query Designer.
  
  
  
  Check System Performance:
  
  Investigate any technical issues with the BW system. This may involve checking system logs, monitoring performance, and ensuring that all necessary services are running.
  
  
  
  Data Availability:
  
  Confirm that the data required for the report is available in the BW system. If data is missing, you may need to run the data extraction process again.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address the specific error message or provide guidance on troubleshooting. SAP Notes can provide patches or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for checking data sources and queries.
  BW Query Designer: Use the Query Designer to modify and test the BW queries.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, especially if you suspect a bug or system issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UMB197 error and implement a suitable solution.