How To Fix R7078 - Characteristic &1: Navigation attribute &2 does not exist for char. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Navigation attribute &2 does not exist for char. &3

What causes this issue?

The navigation attribute &V2& of the characteristic &V3& has been
selected for characteristic &V1& (in the role of InfoProvider).
However, The characteristic &V3& does not have a navigation attribute
&V2& (any more).

System Response

The characteristic &V1& can not be activated.

How to fix this error?

Define attribute &V2& of characteristic &V3& as a navigation attribute,
or remove the InfoProvider navigation attribute from &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7078 - Characteristic &1: Navigation attribute &2 does not exist for char. &3 ?

  The SAP error message R7078 indicates that there is an issue with a navigation attribute in the context of a characteristic in a data model, typically within the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environment. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message and how to address it:
  Cause
  The error message R7078 occurs when:
  
  A navigation attribute (which is a characteristic that provides additional context or detail about another characteristic) is referenced in a query or report, but it does not exist for the specified characteristic.
  This can happen if the navigation attribute was not defined in the InfoObject or if it has been deleted or not activated.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1).
  Locate the characteristic (&3) mentioned in the error message.
  Verify if the navigation attribute (&2) is defined for this characteristic.
  
  
  
  Define or Activate Navigation Attributes:
  
  If the navigation attribute does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the InfoObject maintenance screen by adding the navigation attribute to the characteristic.
  If it exists but is not activated, activate the navigation attribute.
  
  
  
  Check Query Design:
  
  If you are using a query (e.g., in BEx Query Designer), ensure that the navigation attribute is correctly referenced in the query.
  If the query is referencing an outdated or incorrect navigation attribute, update the query to reflect the current model.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Aggregates:
  
  If aggregates are used, consider rebuilding them to ensure that they reflect the latest changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Source Issues:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a data source, ensure that the data source is correctly configured and that it includes the necessary navigation attributes.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for R7078 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on InfoObjects and navigation attributes for a deeper understanding of how they work and how to manage them.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the R7078 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.