How To Fix UMB271 - CPM variable '&1': No BW information available


UMB271 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 271

  • Message text: CPM variable '&1': No BW information available

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  • What causes this issue?

    The CPM variable is not used in any value field. For this reason, the
    entry help cannot be created.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

    Use the CPM variable in one of the value fields as a selection
    condition.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB271 - CPM variable '&1': No BW information available ?
    The SAP error message UMB271, which states "CPM variable '&1': No BW information available," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) and SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when a variable is being used in a planning or reporting context but does not have the necessary BW information associated with it.
    
    Cause: Missing BW InfoObject: The variable referenced (indicated by &1) may not be linked to a valid InfoObject in the BW system. Incorrect Variable Configuration: The variable might not be properly configured in the BPC or BW system, leading to a lack of associated data. Data Source Issues: The data source from which the variable is supposed to pull information may not be available or may not contain the expected data. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BW data associated with the variable. Transport Issues: If the variable was recently transported from a development environment

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