How To Fix R7042 - Characteristic &1: Extension can be problematic

R7042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Extension can be problematic

What causes this issue?

The length of characteristic &V1& has been extended from &V2& to &V3&.

System Response

If the characteristic itself is compounded, or it appears in the
compounding of other characteristics, these hierarchies become invalid
if you store them concatenated (for example, in hierarchies). In
certain circumstances, you may not be able to activate the
characteristic.

How to fix this error?

Only lengthen the characteristic &V1& then, if you are certain that it
is not used in hierarchies as described above or in other objects.
Or check the objects specified above for consistency and adjust them,
if necessary.
Note:
The characteristic can also be used as a node in the hierarchies of
other characteristics.

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 R7042 - Characteristic &1: Extension can be problematic ?

  The SAP error message R7042, which states "Characteristic &1: Extension can be problematic," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the classification of materials or products. This error indicates that there may be issues with the way a characteristic is defined or extended, which could lead to problems in data processing or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Definition: The characteristic may have been defined in a way that is not compatible with the data being processed.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the characteristic may not match the expected type for the values being assigned to it.
  Extension Issues: If the characteristic has been extended (e.g., to additional classes or objects), there may be inconsistencies or conflicts in the extension.
  Missing Values: Required values for the characteristic may be missing or incorrectly assigned.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the classification system or related modules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Characteristic