How To Fix UMK821 - Benchmark values are not written for this measure

UMK821 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMK - Measures

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Benchmark values are not written for this measure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMK821 - Benchmark values are not written for this measure ?

  The SAP error message UMK821, which states "Benchmark values are not written for this measure," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with performance measures or benchmarks in the context of cost accounting or profitability analysis.
  
  Cause:
  The error message UMK821 can arise due to several reasons:
  
  
  Missing Benchmark Data: The benchmark values for the specific measure you are trying to analyze or report on have not been defined or entered in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the measure may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to retrieve or display the benchmark values.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that store benchmark values.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the benchmark data.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UMK821 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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