How To Fix R7234 - Attribute &1 was made into a pure display attribute

R7234 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Attribute &1 was made into a pure display attribute

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7234 - Attribute &1 was made into a pure display attribute ?

  The SAP error message R7234 indicates that a specific attribute (denoted as &1) has been converted into a "pure display attribute." This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP HANA, where certain attributes in a data model or InfoObject are no longer editable or modifiable in the context of certain operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Model Changes: The attribute may have been changed in the data model or InfoObject definition, leading to its classification as a display-only attribute.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source or InfoProvider may have been configured in such a way that the attribute is not intended for modification.
  Business Logic: Business rules or logic may dictate that certain attributes should only be displayed and not altered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoObject Definition: Review the definition of the InfoObject or data model to understand why the attribute has been set to display-only. You may need to adjust the settings if the attribute should