How To Fix UMK226 - Error while reading benchmark InfoCube data from default BW system '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMK - Measures

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Error while reading benchmark InfoCube data from default BW system '&'

What causes this issue?

When calling the BW function module &V3& an error occurs. The error
message from the BW is the following: &V2&.
There are two possible causes:
The default BW system &V1& cannot be accessed. The system is possibly
not active at the present time.
There is a BW-internal error in function module &V3&.

System Response

No benchmark data can be displayed

How to fix this error?

If the connection to the default BW system is functional, please
consult the notes for the following key words: &V3&, Benchmark
InfoCube, Measure Builder.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMK226 - Error while reading benchmark InfoCube data from default BW system '&' ?

  The SAP error message UMK226 indicates that there is an issue while reading benchmark InfoCube data from the default BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with data extraction, reporting, or analysis in SAP BW.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Connectivity Issues: There may be a problem with the connection between the SAP system and the BW system, such as network issues or incorrect configuration.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoCube or the data within it.
  InfoCube Configuration: The InfoCube may not be properly configured or may be inactive.
  Data Load Issues: There could be issues with the data load process, such as missing data or errors during the data extraction process.
  System Performance: The BW system may be experiencing performance issues, leading to timeouts or failures in data retrieval.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the SAP system and the BW version being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Connectivity: Ensure that the connection to the BW system is active and properly configured. You can test the connection using transaction codes like SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoCube. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Validate InfoCube Configuration: Check the configuration of the InfoCube in the BW system to ensure it is active and correctly set up. You can do this using transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Monitor Data Load Processes: Review the data load processes to ensure that data is being loaded correctly into the InfoCube. Use transaction LBWQ to monitor the data load queues.
  Check System Performance: Monitor the performance of the BW system to identify any bottlenecks or issues that may be affecting data retrieval. Use transaction ST22 for dumps and SM37 for job monitoring.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1, SM59, SU53, LBWQ, ST22, and SM37.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoCubes and data extraction processes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.