How To Fix R7004 - Catalog must be of type 'CHA' (characteristic) or 'KYF' (key figure)

R7004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Catalog must be of type 'CHA' (characteristic) or 'KYF' (key figure)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7004 - Catalog must be of type 'CHA' (characteristic) or 'KYF' (key figure) ?

  The SAP error message R7004 indicates that there is an issue with the type of catalog being used in a query or report. Specifically, it states that the catalog must be of type 'CHA' (characteristic) or 'KYF' (key figure). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries, InfoObjects, or data models.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Catalog Type: The catalog you are trying to use in your query or report is not of the expected type. For example, you might be trying to use a text or a non-characteristic/non-key figure object in a place where only characteristics or key figures are allowed.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the way the InfoObjects are defined. If an InfoObject is incorrectly defined or not activated, it may lead to this error.
  Query Design: The query might be designed incorrectly, where