How To Fix UMC036 - The replacement of BW variable &1 is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMC - General Messages

• Message number: 036

• Message text: The replacement of BW variable &1 is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMC036 - The replacement of BW variable &1 is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message UMC036, which states "The replacement of BW variable &1 is not maintained," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a query or report is executed that references a variable that has not been properly defined or maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variable Definition: The variable referenced in the error message (&1) has not been defined in the BW system.
  Incorrect Variable Replacement: The variable may exist, but its replacement values or settings have not been configured correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the BW object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the variable may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variable.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variable Definition:
  
  Go to the BW Modeling Tools or the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check if the variable exists in the InfoObject or Query definition.
  If it does not exist, create the variable and define its properties.
  
  
  
  Maintain Replacement Values:
  
  If the variable exists, ensure that the replacement values are properly maintained. This can be done in the variable settings where you can define default values, possible values, or any other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the variable was included in the transport request. If not, you may need to transport it again or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variable. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the query or report again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for detailed information on managing variables and queries.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UMC036 error and ensure that your BW queries function correctly.