How To Fix UMK229 - InfoObject '&2' has no attributes in BW system '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMK - Measures

• Message number: 229

• Message text: InfoObject '&2' has no attributes in BW system '&1'

What causes this issue?

The measure attributes <LS>position category</> and <LS>sign reversal
</> could not be created for the InfoObject &V2& in the BW system &V1&
because the InfoObject &V2& does not have these attributes in the BW
system &V1&.
The InfoObject &V2& has these attributes only from BW release 2.1C.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Update the BW system to release 2.1C or higher.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMK229 - InfoObject '&2' has no attributes in BW system '&1' ?

  The SAP error message UMK229 indicates that a specific InfoObject (identified by '&2') does not have any attributes defined in the BW system (identified by '&1'). This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with InfoObjects in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when trying to use them in queries, reports, or data modeling.
  Cause:
  
  No Attributes Defined: The InfoObject in question has been created without any attributes. Attributes are additional characteristics that provide more context or detail about the InfoObject.
  Incorrect InfoObject Usage: The InfoObject may be referenced in a context where attributes are expected, such as in a query or a data model, but it does not have any attributes defined.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in the attributes not being included.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Attributes:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  Locate the InfoObject identified by '&2'.
  Check if any attributes are defined. If not, you can create and define the necessary attributes for the InfoObject.
  Save and activate the changes.
  
  
  
  Check InfoObject Usage:
  
  Review where the InfoObject is being used (e.g., queries, data models) and ensure that it is appropriate to use it without attributes. If attributes are required, you will need to define them.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the InfoObject was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all components, including attributes, were successfully transported.
  If there were issues, you may need to re-transport the InfoObject with its attributes.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Adjust Queries:
  
  If the InfoObject is part of a query that requires attributes, consider adjusting the query to either remove the dependency on attributes or to use a different InfoObject that has the necessary attributes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoObject: In SAP BW, an InfoObject is a fundamental building block that can represent characteristics (dimensions), key figures (measures), or other data structures.
  Attributes: Attributes are additional fields that provide more information about a characteristic. For example, if the characteristic is "Customer," attributes might include "Customer Name," "Customer Type," etc.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes for managing InfoObjects include RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on InfoObjects and attributes in BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UMK229 error and ensure that your InfoObject is properly configured with the necessary attributes.