How To Fix UMM_CUSTOMIZING500 - Selected measure '&1' not found; maintain it in Design

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMM_CUSTOMIZING - Messages from the Management Cockpit Maintenance Transaction

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Selected measure '&1' not found; maintain it in Design

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMM_CUSTOMIZING500 - Selected measure '&1' not found; maintain it in Design ?

  The SAP error message UMM_CUSTOMIZING500 indicates that a selected measure (in this case, represented by &1) is not found in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP BusinessObjects when working with custom measures or when trying to access a measure that has not been properly defined or configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Measure Definition: The measure you are trying to use has not been defined in the system or is not available in the current context.
  Incorrect Configuration: The measure may have been deleted or not properly configured in the data model or the analytics application.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the measure is being pulled may not be correctly set up or may not include the measure.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Measure Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant design tool (like SAP Analytics Cloud or SAP BusinessObjects) and verify that the measure is defined correctly.
  If it is missing, you will need to create or reconfigure the measure.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Measure:
  
  Navigate to the area where measures are defined (e.g., in the model or data source settings).
  Ensure that the measure is listed and correctly configured with the appropriate data type and aggregation method.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source:
  
  Check the data source to ensure that it includes the measure you are trying to use.
  If the data source has been changed or updated, you may need to refresh or re-import the data.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary permissions to access the measure.
  If permissions are lacking, consult with your system administrator to grant the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Refresh the Model:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding or refreshing the data model to ensure all measures are correctly recognized.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific tool you are using (e.g., SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BusinessObjects) for detailed instructions on managing measures.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Support: If the problem cannot be resolved, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.