How To Fix R7197 - Master data tables must be converted - activate characteristics

R7197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Master data tables must be converted - activate characteristics

What causes this issue?

You have deleted or inserted attributes. The master data tables of the
corresponding characteristics already contained data.

System Response

The master data tables of the corresponding characteristics must be
converted.

How to fix this error?

Activate the characteristics. Subsequently the tables, that are
converted are collected and written in one order. The transaction then
branches to the Data Dictionary. From there you can schedule the order
as a job in the background processing and start it at once, for
example. After scheduling the job the characteristics should be active
with the new attribute structure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7197 - Master data tables must be converted - activate characteristics ?

  The SAP error message R7197, which states "Master data tables must be converted - activate characteristics," typically occurs when there are inconsistencies or outdated structures in the master data tables related to characteristics in the SAP system. This can happen during system upgrades, changes in configuration, or when new characteristics are introduced that require existing data to be converted to a new format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data Structures: The master data tables may not be aligned with the current configuration or version of the SAP system.
  Upgrades or Changes: If the system has been upgraded or if new characteristics have been added without proper conversion of existing data, this error can occur.
  Missing Conversion: The necessary conversion steps for the master data tables have not been executed, which is required to activate new characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7197 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Run the Conversion Program:
  
  Use transaction code RSCONN01 or RSCONN02 to execute the conversion