How To Fix UMK222 - Error while reading the measure unit from default BW system '&'


UMK222 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: UMK - Measures

  • Message number: 222

  • Message text: Error while reading the measure unit from default BW system '&'

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  • What causes this issue?

    Measure Builder cannot read units from the default BW system '&V1&'
    There are two possible causes:
    The default BW system '&V1&' is not accessible. The system is possibly
    not active at the present time.
    The InfoObject '&V2&' has not been activated in the default BW system.
    The units are master data of this specific InfoObject.

    System Response

    When you display the measure attributes, you can only see the key value
    of the units, but no text.
    It is not possible to assign units to the measures.

    How to fix this error?

    Check if the default BW system '&V1&' is correctly specified in
    transaction 'UMC_DFTRFC'.
    Check whether the default BW system is accessible with transaction
    'SM59'.
    Check whether the InfoObject '&V2&' is activated in the default BW
    system. You can do this with transaction 'RSD1' in the default BW
    system.

    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.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMK222 - Error while reading the measure unit from default BW system '&' ?
    The SAP error message UMK222 indicates that there is an issue with reading the measure unit from the default BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is trying to access or retrieve information related to units of measure, but it encounters a problem, often due to configuration or data inconsistencies.
    Causes of UMK222 Error
    
    
    Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The default BW system may not be properly configured, or the unit of measure may not be defined in the system.
    
    
    Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to units of measure, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
    
    
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data in the BW system.
    
    
    Connection Issues: There could be connectivity issues between the SAP system and the BW system, preventing data retrieval.
    
    
    Transport Issues: If the BW system has recently undergone changes or transports,

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