How To Fix R7049 - Characteristic &1 is a BOR object: Attribute 0SOURSYSTEM added

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is a BOR object: Attribute 0SOURSYSTEM added

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& is a BOR object (&V2&), and can therefore be used
for drag & drop relate functions. The BW system must, however, know the
origin of the master data. The origin is stored in attribute
0SOURSYSTEM (source system ID). Characteristic 0SOURSYSTEM is not,
however, an attribute of characteristic &V1&.

System Response

Attribute 0SOURSYSTEM is added to characteristic &V1&.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7049 - Characteristic &1 is a BOR object: Attribute 0SOURSYSTEM added ?

  The SAP error message R7049 indicates that a characteristic in your SAP system is a Business Object Repository (BOR) object, and it has an attribute called 0SOURSYSTEM that has been added. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when working with InfoObjects and data modeling.
  Cause:
  
  BOR Object: The characteristic you are trying to use is defined as a BOR object. BOR objects are used in SAP to represent business objects and their attributes.
  Attribute Addition: The system is indicating that the attribute 0SOURSYSTEM has been added to this characteristic, which may not be expected in your current data model or query.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Review the definition of the characteristic in the InfoObject maintenance (transaction RSD1). Ensure that it is correctly defined and that the addition of the 0SOURSYSTEM attribute is intended.
  Adjust Data Model: If the addition of the 0SOURSYSTEM attribute is not required, you may need to adjust your data model or the InfoObject settings to remove or modify this attribute.
  Update Queries: If you are using queries that reference this characteristic, ensure that they are updated to accommodate the new attribute. You may need to refresh or re-create queries that are affected.
  Check for Dependencies: Investigate if there are any dependencies or other objects that might be affected by this change. This includes checking for any transformations or data flows that utilize this characteristic.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using, as there may be specific guidelines or updates regarding BOR objects and their attributes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific error messages or provide guidance on best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the characteristic and its attributes are functioning as expected in your reports and data models.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.