How To Fix WXP771 - Unexpected error when reading the DDIC info for additional key figure &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 771

• Message text: Unexpected error when reading the DDIC info for additional key figure &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP771 - Unexpected error when reading the DDIC info for additional key figure &1 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WXP771 Unexpected error when reading the DDIC info for additional key figure &1
  
  Cause
  This warning message typically occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA environments when the system tries to read Data Dictionary (DDIC) metadata for an additional key figure (often a custom or user-defined key figure) and encounters an unexpected issue. The root causes can include:
  
  Inconsistent or missing DDIC objects: The additional key figure references a DDIC object (like a table, view, or structure) that is missing, inactive, or inconsistent.
  Authorization issues: The user or process does not have sufficient authorization to read the DDIC metadata.
  Transport or system inconsistencies: The DDIC objects were transported incorrectly or incompletely between systems.
  Incorrect or incomplete definition of the additional key figure: The key figure might be referencing fields or structures that are not properly defined or activated.
  System bugs or patches: Sometimes, this error can be caused by known bugs in certain