How To Fix UPB_CMI035 - No input help available: No characteristic assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPB_CMI - CMI: Messages

• Message number: 035

• Message text: No input help available: No characteristic assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB_CMI035 - No input help available: No characteristic assigned ?

  The SAP error message UPB_CMI035, which states "No input help available: No characteristic assigned," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning (BPC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a user attempts to access input help (such as a dropdown list) for a characteristic that has not been properly assigned or configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic that the input help is trying to reference has not been assigned to the relevant planning object or data model.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the planning model or the data source that prevent the characteristic from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic or the associated data.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not be properly set up, leading to the characteristic not being available for selection.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant planning model or data source in SAP BPC or BW.
  Verify that the characteristic in question is correctly assigned to the model or planning object.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the planning model are correct.
  Check if the characteristic is included in the data model and is set up to allow input help.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Data Model Validation:
  
  Validate the data model to ensure that all necessary characteristics are included and properly configured.
  If necessary, reconfigure the data model to include the missing characteristic.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Input Help:
  
  If the characteristic was recently added or modified, it may be necessary to rebuild the input help or refresh the data model to ensure that the changes are recognized.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BPC or BW for detailed guidance on configuring characteristics and data models.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW/BPC administrator for further investigation and support.