How To Fix WXCM054 - Undefined Context Characteristic &2 for Attribute &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXCM - Messages for Package CM_MAP

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Undefined Context Characteristic &2 for Attribute &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXCM054 - Undefined Context Characteristic &2 for Attribute &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXCM054 Undefined Context Characteristic &2 for Attribute &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when a characteristic (InfoObject) used in a query or transformation attribute is not defined in the context of the attribute. Specifically:
  
  Attribute &1 refers to an attribute InfoObject.
  Context Characteristic &2 refers to the characteristic that should be assigned as the context for the attribute.
  
  In SAP BW, attributes of InfoObjects must have a defined context characteristic. The context characteristic is the InfoObject to which the attribute belongs or is related. If the attribute is used without a proper context characteristic, or if the context characteristic is not defined or incorrectly maintained, this error occurs.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or executing queries involving attributes.
  When defining or activating InfoObject attributes.
  During transformations or data loads where attribute relationships are checked.
  When the attribute InfoObject is used without a proper context characteristic in the query or data model.
  
  
  Cause:
  
  The attribute InfoObject (&1) does not have a context characteristic (&2) defined.
  The context characteristic is missing or incorrectly maintained in the InfoObject attribute settings.
  The attribute is used in a query or transformation without the required context characteristic.
  Possible inconsistency or missing metadata in the InfoObject definitions.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the Attribute InfoObject:
  
  Go to transaction RSD1 (InfoObject maintenance).
  Open the attribute InfoObject (&1).
  Check the "Context Characteristic" field.
  Ensure that the context characteristic (&2) is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign the Context Characteristic:
  
  If the context characteristic is missing, assign the correct characteristic that the attribute belongs to.
  Save and activate the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Check Query or Transformation:
  
  If the error occurs in a query, verify that the attribute is used with the correct context characteristic.
  Adjust the query or transformation to ensure the attribute is referenced properly.
  
  
  
  Re-activate InfoObjects:
  
  Sometimes re-activating the InfoObject and related InfoObjects can resolve metadata inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Transport and Metadata Consistency:
  
  If this error appears after a transport, check that all related InfoObjects and their attributes have been transported correctly.
  Perform metadata consistency checks if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Context Characteristic: This is the characteristic to which an attribute belongs. For example, if you have a characteristic "Customer" and an attribute "Customer Region," the context characteristic for the attribute is "Customer."
  Attributes cannot exist independently; they must be linked to a characteristic.
  This error is common when custom InfoObjects or attributes are created but not fully maintained.
  Always ensure that InfoObjects and their attributes are properly activated after changes.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WXCM054 Undefined Context Characteristic &2 for Attribute &1
  
  
  Cause
  Attribute InfoObject missing context characteristic assignment
  
  
  Solution
  Assign correct context characteristic in RSD1 and activate InfoObject
  
  
  Related Transactions
  RSD1 (InfoObject maintenance), RSA1 (BW Modeling)
  
  
  Notes
  Ensure metadata consistency and proper transport of InfoObjects
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the exact InfoObject names (&1 and &2) and the context in which the error occurs (query, transformation, etc.).