How To Fix R7179 - InfoObject &1 must also be transferred as an attribute of char. &3

R7179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 179

• Message text: InfoObject &1 must also be transferred as an attribute of char. &3

What causes this issue?

InfoObject '&V2&' is an attribute of characteristic '&V3&'. In
addition, one of the following situations occurs:
Characteristic '&V2&' is compounded to characteristic '&V1&', or
Unit '&V1&' is a reference field for key figure '&V2&'.

System Response

You have to transfer InfoObject '&V1&' as an attribute for
characteristic '&V3&'.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7179 - InfoObject &1 must also be transferred as an attribute of char. &3 ?

  The SAP error message R7179 indicates that there is a requirement for a specific InfoObject to be transferred as an attribute of a characteristic in a data model, typically in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA modeling. This error usually arises when there is a mismatch in the data model configuration, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their attributes.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An InfoObject (let's call it &1) is defined as a key figure or characteristic in a data model, but it is not being transferred as an attribute of another characteristic (let's call it &3).
  The data model expects that &1 should be linked to &3 as an attribute, but this linkage is not established in the configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Data Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the data model where the error is occurring.
  Verify the characteristics and attributes defined in the model.
  
  
  
  Define