How To Fix R7031 - Characteristic &1 is a geocharacteristic. Coordinate attribute added.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is a geocharacteristic. Coordinate attribute added.

What causes this issue?

For geo-characteristics with type '2'(Point Data) and '4'(Shapes and
Point Data), there are a number of mandatory attributes, which display
the coordinates for the geo-coding. One or more of these attributes were
missing from characteristic &V1&.

System Response

The missing attributes are automatically added to the attributes from
characteristic &V1&.
0LONGITUDE longitude of Geo-location
0LATITUDE latitude of Geo-location
0ALTITUDE altitude of Geo-location
0SRCID data source ID of a Geo-location
0PRECISID precision of a Geo-location

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7031 - Characteristic &1 is a geocharacteristic. Coordinate attribute added. ?

  The SAP error message R7031 indicates that a characteristic you are trying to use is classified as a "geocharacteristic." This means that the characteristic is expected to have geographical data associated with it, such as coordinates or location information. The error typically arises in the context of SAP systems that handle geographical data, such as SAP Geographical Enablement Framework (GEF) or SAP BusinessObjects.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to use a characteristic that is defined as a geocharacteristic without providing the necessary coordinate attributes.
  The system expects geographical coordinates (latitude and longitude) to be associated with the characteristic, but they are missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system and verify that it is indeed set up as a geocharacteristic.
  Ensure that the necessary coordinate attributes (like latitude and longitude) are defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Add Coordinate Attributes:
  
  If the characteristic is meant to be a geocharacteristic, ensure that you have added the required coordinate attributes.
  You may need to update the master data or the relevant records to include the geographical coordinates.
  
  
  
  Review Data Input:
  
  If you are inputting data manually or through a data upload, ensure that the data includes the necessary geographical information.
  Validate that the data format for coordinates is correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources specific to the module you are working with for more detailed guidance on handling geocharacteristics.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your SAP system has custom developments or enhancements, check if there are any custom rules or logic that might be affecting the handling of geocharacteristics.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Geocharacteristics: These are characteristics that represent geographical data, such as locations, regions, or any data that can be mapped geographically.
  Coordinate Attributes: These are specific attributes that hold geographical coordinates, typically latitude and longitude, which are essential for geocharacteristics.
  SAP Modules: This error may be relevant in modules that deal with geographical data, such as SAP GEF, SAP BW (Business Warehouse), or SAP Analytics Cloud.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the R7031 error and ensure that your geocharacteristics are properly configured in the SAP system.