How To Fix UMK254 - Error occurred during update of the BW master data table

UMK254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMK - Measures

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Error occurred during update of the BW master data table

What causes this issue?

Error occurred during update of BW master data table:
InfoObject: &V1&
Master data value: &V2&
BW error message: &V3&

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Run transaction UMK_MB_BWUPDT to update master data later.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMK254 - Error occurred during update of the BW master data table ?

  The SAP error message UMK254, which indicates that an error occurred during the update of the BW (Business Warehouse) master data table, can arise from various causes. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being loaded into the BW master data table, such as missing mandatory fields or incorrect data formats.
  Locking Issues: The master data table might be locked by another process or user, preventing the update from completing.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the update may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues such as database connectivity problems, memory issues, or system performance problems.
  Data Transfer Process (DTP) Errors: If the error occurs during a data transfer process, there may be issues with the DTP configuration or the source data.
  Master Data Object Configuration: Incorrect configuration of the master data object in BW