How To Fix R7136 - Navigational attribute &1 has same description as nav. attribute &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Navigational attribute &1 has same description as nav. attribute &3

What causes this issue?

Navigation attribute &V1& of characteristic &V2& has the same
description as navigation attribute &V3& of characteristic &V4&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7136 - Navigational attribute &1 has same description as nav. attribute &3 ?

  The SAP error message R7136 indicates that there is a conflict in the descriptions of navigational attributes in your data model. Specifically, it means that two navigational attributes have the same description, which can lead to confusion and issues in reporting and data analysis.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Two or more navigational attributes in the same InfoObject or data model have identical descriptions. This can happen during the creation or modification of InfoObjects, where the description is not unique.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all navigational attributes have unique descriptions. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Attributes: Check the error message for the specific navigational attributes mentioned (e.g., &1 and &3). You will need to look at these attributes in the SAP system.
  
  
  Modify Descriptions:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system.
  Navigate to the "Attributes" section.
  Locate the attributes that have the same description.
  Change the description of one or both attributes to ensure they are unique.
  
  
  
  Activate Changes: After modifying the descriptions, make sure to activate the InfoObject to apply the changes.
  
  
  Test: After making the changes, test the data model or report to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the navigational attributes are functioning as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Navigational Attributes: These are attributes that can be used to filter or navigate through data in a query. They are often used in conjunction with key figures in reporting.
  InfoObjects: In SAP BW, InfoObjects are the building blocks of the data model. They can represent characteristics (dimensions) or key figures (measures).
  Data Modeling Best Practices: When designing data models, it is essential to maintain unique names and descriptions for attributes to avoid confusion and ensure clarity in reporting.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider consulting SAP documentation or reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.