How To Fix UMC050 - The selected value fields use different data sources

UMC050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMC - General Messages

• Message number: 050

• Message text: The selected value fields use different data sources

What causes this issue?

The selected value fields use different data sources (BW reports).
However, a common data source is a prerequisite for displaying the
value fields in a measure tree.

System Response

The measure tree is not displayed.

How to fix this error?

Choose value fields that have a common data source and use the same
measure.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMC050 - The selected value fields use different data sources ?

  The SAP error message UMC050, which states "The selected value fields use different data sources," typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW when you are trying to create a report or query that involves multiple value fields that are sourced from different data sources. This can lead to inconsistencies and conflicts in the data being retrieved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Data Sources: The primary cause of this error is that the value fields you are trying to use in your report or query are coming from different data sources. For example, if you are trying to combine fields from two different InfoProviders or queries that are not compatible, this error will occur.
  Incompatible Data Models: The data models of the selected fields may not be compatible, leading to issues when trying to aggregate or display the data together.
  Incorrect Query Design: The design of the query or report may not be set