How To Fix UMK224 - The benchmark InfoCube is not available; see help text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMK - Measures

• Message number: 224

• Message text: The benchmark InfoCube is not available; see help text

What causes this issue?

No benchmark data could be displayed because the benchmark InfoCube is
not available.
There are three possible causes for this problem:
The default BW system '&V1&' cannot be accessed. The system is possibly
not active at the present time.
The benchmark InfoCube '&V2&' does not exist in the default BW system.
However, the benchmark data is stored in InfoCube '&V2&' by default.
The benchmark InfoCube '&V2&' exists in the default BW system, but it
is not activated.

System Response

No benchmark data can be displayed.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the default BW system '&V1&' is correctly specified in
the transaction <DS:TRAN.UMC_DFTRFC>UMC_DFTRFC</>.
Check whether the default BW system can be accessed using transaction
<DS:TRAN.SM59>SM59</>.
Check whether the benchmark InfoCube '&V2&' exists in the default BW
system, and whether it is activated. You can do this using transaction
'RSD1' in the default BW system. Note: The InfoCube is only available
as of BW Content Release 2.0B.

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 UMK224 - The benchmark InfoCube is not available; see help text ?

  The SAP error message UMK224 indicates that the benchmark InfoCube is not available. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when trying to access or utilize a specific InfoCube that is expected to be present but is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  InfoCube Not Activated: The InfoCube may not be activated in the system. This can happen if it was recently created or modified.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoCube was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process, leading to it not being available in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoCube.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoProvider structure may have rendered the InfoCube unavailable.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or system inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Activation: Verify if the InfoCube is activated. You can do this by navigating to the InfoCube in the Data Warehousing Workbench (RSA1) and checking its status.
  Re-activate the InfoCube: If it is not activated, activate it again. This can often resolve the issue.
  Check Transport Logs: If the InfoCube was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why it is not available.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoCube. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  Check Data Model: Review any recent changes to the data model that might affect the InfoCube. Ensure that all dependencies are intact.
  System Check: Perform a system check to ensure there are no underlying technical issues. This may involve checking database connections and system logs for errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for InfoCubes and data modeling in BW for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or BW support team for further investigation.