How To Fix R7239 - Characteristic &1 bearing hierarchies: Max. length with compounding: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Characteristic &1 bearing hierarchies: Max. length with compounding: &2

What causes this issue?

For characters with hierarchies, a maximum length of &V3& characters is
permitted. Characteristic &V1&, together with the characteristics that
it is compounded with, exceeds this length.

System Response

Characteristic &V1& cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Shorten the length of characteristic &V1& to a maximum of &V2&
characters, or leave out the hierarchies for this characteristic.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7239 - Characteristic &1 bearing hierarchies: Max. length with compounding: &2 ?

  The SAP error message R7239 typically relates to issues with characteristic hierarchies in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error indicates that a characteristic is exceeding the maximum length allowed when compounding hierarchies.
  Cause:
  The error message R7239 occurs when:
  
  A characteristic is defined with a hierarchy that exceeds the maximum length allowed for compounded characteristics.
  The maximum length for compounded characteristics is defined in the system settings, and the current configuration or data exceeds this limit.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Review the definition of the characteristic that is causing the error. Ensure that the hierarchy structure is correctly defined and does not exceed the maximum length.
  
  
  
  Adjust Hierarchy Levels:
  
  If the hierarchy is too deep or has too many levels, consider simplifying it. You may need to reduce the number of levels or the number of characteristics being compounded.
  
  
  
  Modify Maximum Length Settings:
  
  If applicable, check if the maximum length settings for compounded characteristics can be adjusted in the system configuration. However, this may not always be possible or advisable, as it could affect other areas of the system.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  Review the data being loaded or processed. If there are specific entries that are causing the issue, consider cleaning up or modifying those entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on characteristic hierarchies and their limitations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to production to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases updates that may address known issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage and analyze characteristics and hierarchies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.