How To Fix R7132 - Reference characteristic is deleted (both aggregations agree)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Reference characteristic is deleted (both aggregations agree)

What causes this issue?

The aggregation and the exception aggregation for &V1& are set the
same.

System Response

In this case, the reference field is blank.

How to fix this error?

If this message appears when you are checking or executing a query,
check calculated key figure &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7132 - Reference characteristic is deleted (both aggregations agree) ?

  The SAP error message R7132, which states "Reference characteristic is deleted (both aggregations agree)," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when dealing with InfoObjects, especially when working with characteristics and aggregations in a data model.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  A reference characteristic that is used in an aggregation has been deleted or is no longer available in the InfoObject catalog.
  There are inconsistencies in the data model where the aggregation is trying to reference a characteristic that has been removed or is not properly defined.
  The aggregation settings or definitions are not aligned with the current state of the InfoObjects.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7132 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the InfoObjects: 
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and verify if the reference characteristic exists. If it has been deleted, you may need to restore it or adjust your model accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Aggregation Settings:
  
  Check the aggregation settings in the InfoProvider or the aggregation level. Ensure that all referenced characteristics are valid and exist in the model.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Aggregations:
  
  If the reference characteristic is no longer needed, you may need to adjust the aggregation to remove the dependency on the deleted characteristic. This may involve recreating the aggregation or modifying the existing one.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the deletion of the characteristic was part of a transport request, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly and that there are no inconsistencies between development and production environments.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Aggregates:
  
  If the aggregates are corrupted or not functioning correctly, consider rebuilding them. This can often resolve issues related to inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Data Model Documentation: Ensure that you have up-to-date documentation of your data model, including dependencies between InfoObjects and aggregations.
  Testing: After making changes, test the data model to ensure that the error is resolved and that the aggregations are functioning as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the R7132 error and implement a solution to resolve it.