How To Fix UMB581 - Select a scorecard for the comparison

UMB581 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Select a scorecard for the comparison

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB581 - Select a scorecard for the comparison ?

  The SAP error message UMB581, which states "Select a scorecard for the comparison," typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP Analytics Cloud when users are trying to perform a comparison analysis but have not selected a scorecard to compare against.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a selected scorecard in the analysis or reporting tool. This can happen if:
  
  The user has not chosen a scorecard from the available options.
  The scorecard selection is not properly configured or is missing in the context of the analysis.
  There may be a user interface issue or a bug that prevents the scorecard from being displayed or selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UMB581 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Scorecard: Ensure that you have selected a scorecard from the available options in the analysis tool. Look for a dropdown or selection menu where scorecards are listed.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the scorecards are properly