How To Fix R7163 - First change attribute &1 with characteristic &2 to navigation attribute

R7163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 163

• Message text: First change attribute &1 with characteristic &2 to navigation attribute

What causes this issue?

You want to change attribute &V1& with characteristic &V3& for a
navigation attribute. The characteristic &V3& refers to the character-
istic &V2& and in this characteristic attribute &V1& is still a display
attribute.

System Response

How to fix this error?

First maintain characteristic &V2& and change the attribute &V1& there
to a navigation attribute. Afterwards, you can also change attribute
&V1& for characteristic &V3& to a navigation attribute.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7163 - First change attribute &1 with characteristic &2 to navigation attribute ?

  The SAP error message R7163 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a characteristic in the context of a data model, particularly in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA. The message suggests that a certain characteristic needs to be changed to a navigation attribute before it can be used in the desired context.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to use a characteristic that is not set as a navigation attribute in a context where it is required to be one. Navigation attributes are used to provide additional context or filtering options for key figures in queries, and they must be explicitly defined in the data model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to change the specified characteristic to a navigation attribute. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Data Model: Open the relevant InfoObject or data model in the SAP BW or HANA