How To Fix R7235 - No tables were generated for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 235

• Message text: No tables were generated for characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7235 - No tables were generated for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message R7235 "No tables were generated for characteristic &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the generation of data structures related to characteristics in InfoObjects or InfoProviders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The characteristic specified in the error message does not have any associated data or is not populated in the underlying data source.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the InfoObject or InfoProvider settings.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the characteristic is supposed to pull data may not be correctly set up or may not contain relevant data.
  Transformation Issues: If there are transformations involved in loading data into the InfoProvider, they may not be correctly defined or may be failing.
  Activation Issues: The InfoObject or InfoProvider may not be activated properly, leading to the absence of generated tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Source: Ensure that the data source for the characteristic is correctly set up and contains data. You can do this by running a data preview on the data source.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration of the characteristic in the InfoObject. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that all necessary attributes and hierarchies are defined.
  Check Transformations: If applicable, review the transformations that load data into the InfoProvider. Ensure that they are correctly defined and that there are no errors in the transformation process.
  Activate Objects: Make sure that the InfoObject and InfoProvider are activated. You can do this by navigating to the relevant object in the SAP BW modeling tools and checking its activation status.
  Re-generate Tables: If necessary, try to re-generate the tables for the characteristic. This can often be done by re-activating the InfoProvider or InfoObject.
  Check for Errors in Data Load: Review the data load process for any errors that may have occurred during the loading of data into the InfoProvider.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and InfoProviders, and to monitor data loads.
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs for any data load errors or transformation errors that may provide more context on why the tables were not generated.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide patches or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation, as they may have access to additional tools and logs that can help diagnose the problem.