How To Fix UMB268 - Choose a measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 268

• Message text: Choose a measure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB268 - Choose a measure ?

  The SAP error message UMB268, which states "Choose a measure," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when a user is trying to create or modify a query, report, or dashboard and has not selected a measure (a quantitative value) to work with.
  Cause:
  
  No Measure Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any measure in the query or report design.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be designed in such a way that it requires at least one measure to be selected, but none has been chosen.
  Data Source Issues: There may be issues with the data source that prevent measures from being recognized or displayed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Measure: Ensure that you select at least one measure from the available options in your query or report. This is usually done in the query designer or report builder interface.
  Check Query Design: Review the query design to ensure that it is set up correctly and that measures are available for selection.
  Data Source Verification: Verify that the data source is correctly configured and that it contains the necessary measures. If there are issues with the data source, you may need to refresh or reconfigure it.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about which measures to select, consult the documentation or help resources for your specific SAP application to understand the available measures and their significance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles: Check SAP's support portal for any notes or articles related to error UMB268 for additional troubleshooting steps or updates.
  User Forums and Communities: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP BW or SAC to better understand how to work with measures and queries.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.