How To Fix R7079 - Characteristic &1 is not an InfoProvider; InfoArea / nav. attr. deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not an InfoProvider; InfoArea / nav. attr. deleted

What causes this issue?

The characteristic becomes a data target or InfoProvider through the
assignment of an InfoArea. This is only possible if the characteristic
has text or master data. Characteristic &V1& has neither master data
nor Text.
There is no point having navigation attributes for the characteristic
as as InfoProvider.

System Response

InfoArea &V2& is removed again and cannot be entered.
In addition, the navigation attributes for the characteristic as
InfoProvider are removed.

How to fix this error?

Change characteristic &V1& so that is has either master data or text.
You will then be able to assign an InfoArea, or insert the
characteristic as a data target.

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 R7079 - Characteristic &1 is not an InfoProvider; InfoArea / nav. attr. deleted ?

  The SAP error message R7079 indicates that a characteristic (in this case, &1) is not recognized as an InfoProvider, and it suggests that the InfoArea or navigation attribute has been deleted. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or queries.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted InfoProvider: The InfoProvider that the characteristic is supposed to be associated with has been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be correctly configured as an InfoProvider or may not be linked to the appropriate InfoArea.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to the deletion or misconfiguration.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects or InfoProviders, can lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoProvider Status: Verify if the InfoProvider associated with the characteristic still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the InfoProvider in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Recreate or Restore: If the InfoProvider has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the characteristic is correctly configured as an InfoProvider and is linked to the appropriate InfoArea. You can do this in the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  Review Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  Update Queries: If the characteristic is used in queries, you may need to update or re-create those queries to reflect the current state of the InfoProviders and characteristics.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this error for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoProviders and InfoObjects.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  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 R7079 error and implement a solution to resolve it.