How To Fix R7150 - Characteristic &1 not allowed in the compund of &2 (system type)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Characteristic &1 not allowed in the compund of &2 (system type)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7150 - Characteristic &1 not allowed in the compund of &2 (system type) ?

  The SAP error message R7150 indicates that a specific characteristic is not allowed in the compound of a particular object type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics and classes in the classification hierarchy.
  Cause:
  The error message R7150 is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to assign a characteristic to a class or object where it is not permitted.
  The characteristic may be defined for a different type of object or class.
  There may be restrictions based on the configuration of the classification system or the specific characteristics defined for the class.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7150 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic) and check the definition of the characteristic &1. Ensure that it is defined correctly and is intended for use with the class or object type &2.
  
  
  
  Review Class Type:
  
  Verify the class type of the object you are working with. You can check this in transaction CL02 (Class) to see if the characteristic is compatible with the class type.
  
  
  
  Modify Class or Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is not allowed for the class type, you may need to either:
  
  Change the class type to one that allows the characteristic.
  Create a new characteristic that is compatible with the class type.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Look for any dependencies or restrictions that may be set on the characteristic or class. Sometimes, characteristics can have dependencies that restrict their use in certain contexts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to classification and characteristics to understand the rules governing their use.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by attempting to assign the characteristic again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the R7150 error and implement a suitable solution.