How To Fix UMC125 - BW key figure not found (&1) &2&3&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMC - General Messages

• Message number: 125

• Message text: BW key figure not found (&1) &2&3&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMC125 - BW key figure not found (&1) &2&3&4 ?

  The SAP error message UMC125, which states "BW key figure not found (&1) &2&3&4," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a query or report is trying to access a key figure that does not exist in the specified InfoProvider or data model.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Figure: The key figure specified in the error message does not exist in the InfoProvider or the data model being queried.
  Incorrect Query Definition: The query may be incorrectly defined, referencing a key figure that has been deleted or renamed.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model (like InfoCubes, DSOs, or CompositeProviders) may have led to the key figure being removed or altered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the key figure, leading to it being "invisible" in the context of the query.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Existence:
  
  Verify that the key figure referenced in the error message exists in the InfoProvider. You can do this by checking the InfoProvider structure in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  
  
  
  Review Query Definition:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and check if the key figure is correctly defined. If it has been deleted or renamed, you may need to update the query to reflect the current data model.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query:
  
  If the query is complex, consider rebuilding it from scratch to ensure that all key figures and characteristics are correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Model Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that all dependent queries and reports are updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the key figure. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the query was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), ensure that all necessary objects, including key figures, were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSRT (Query Monitor) to test the query and see detailed error messages.
  BW Modeling Tools: Use the BW Modeling Tools in Eclipse to check the InfoProvider and key figure definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message, as there may be specific patches or updates that address the problem.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for best practices in query design and InfoProvider management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UMC125 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.