How To Fix R7220 - Characteristic &1 is not actively available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not actively available

What causes this issue?

Characteristic '&V1&' is new and has not yet been activated.

System Response

All operations, that affect generated objects such as master data
routines or database tables, can only be executed for active character-
istics.

How to fix this error?

First activate characteristic '&V1&'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7220 - Characteristic &1 is not actively available ?

  The SAP error message R7220, which states "Characteristic &1 is not actively available," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Warehouse (BW) or when working with characteristics in the context of SAP's data modeling and reporting tools. This error indicates that the specified characteristic (denoted by &1) is not currently active or available for use in the context where it is being referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Characteristic: The characteristic may not be activated in the InfoObject or may not be included in the relevant data model (e.g., InfoCube, DataStore Object).
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoObject settings may have rendered the characteristic inactive.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from one system to another, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Characteristic:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1 for InfoObjects).
  Check the status of the characteristic and ensure it is activated.
  If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Data Model:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the relevant InfoCube or DataStore Object.
  If it is missing, you may need to add it and activate the data model.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have access to the characteristic.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Activation:
  
  If the characteristic was transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system.
  Use transaction SE09 or SE10 to check transport requests.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, characteristics may depend on other objects. Ensure that all dependencies are also active.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  SU53: Authorization check analysis
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoObjects and characteristics.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.