How To Fix UMK847 - Writing was canceled; Select at least one measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMK - Measures

• Message number: 847

• Message text: Writing was canceled; Select at least one measure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMK847 - Writing was canceled; Select at least one measure ?

  The SAP error message UMK847 ("Writing was canceled; Select at least one measure") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics when you are trying to execute a query or write data to a data target without selecting any measures. This error indicates that the system requires at least one measure to be selected for the operation to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  No Measures Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any measures in the query or report they are trying to execute.
  Query Design Issues: There may be issues in the design of the query where measures are not properly defined or linked.
  User Permissions: In some cases, user permissions may restrict access to certain measures, leading to the inability to select them.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select Measures: Ensure that at least one measure is selected in your query or report. You can do this by:
  
  Opening the query in the Query Designer.
  Dragging and dropping at least one measure from the available measures list into the query.
  Saving and executing the query again.
  
  
  
  Check Query Design: If you are the designer of the query, review the query structure to ensure that measures are correctly defined and available for selection.
  
  
  User Permissions: Verify that you have the necessary permissions to access the measures. If you suspect a permissions issue, contact your SAP BW administrator to check your user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, test the query again to ensure that the error does not persist.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for guidance on query design and measure selection.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UMK847 error and successfully execute your query or report in SAP.