How To Fix UMK873 - The measure '&1' is not assigned to any provider measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMK - Measures

• Message number: 873

• Message text: The measure '&1' is not assigned to any provider measure

What causes this issue?

You have not yet assigned a provider measure to query measure <NP>&V1&
</>.

System Response

You cannot proceed to the next step.

How to fix this error?

Assign a measure from a benchmark provider on the right of the screen
to query measure <NP>&V1&</> using Drag&Drop.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMK873 - The measure '&1' is not assigned to any provider measure ?

  The SAP error message UMK873 indicates that a specific measure (denoted by '&1') is not assigned to any provider measure in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics. This typically occurs when you are trying to access or manipulate a measure that has not been properly linked to a data provider or InfoProvider.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The measure you are trying to use has not been assigned to any InfoProvider or data source.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the data model where the measure is defined but not linked to the appropriate provider.
  Data Source Changes: If the underlying data source has changed or been deleted, the measure may no longer have a valid reference.
  Transport Issues: If the measure was transported from one system to another, it may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Measure Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoProvider or data model in the SAP BW system.
  Verify that the measure in question is correctly assigned to the appropriate InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Reassign the Measure:
  
  If the measure is not assigned, you may need to assign it to the correct InfoProvider. This can usually be done in the InfoObject maintenance or the data model configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source:
  
  Ensure that the data source or InfoProvider that the measure is supposed to be linked to is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the measure was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Data Model:
  
  In some cases, it may be necessary to rebuild or refresh the data model to ensure that all measures and dimensions are correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the UMK873 error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for managing InfoProviders and measures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UMK873 error and implement a solution to resolve it.