How To Fix R7240 - Characteristic &1 must equally be a navigation attribute of char. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Characteristic &1 must equally be a navigation attribute of char. &3

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V2& is a navigation attribute for characteristic &V3&.
Characteristic &V2& is also compounded to characteristic &V1&.

System Response

Characteristic &V3& cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Make characteristic &V1& into a navigation attribute for characteristic
&V3&. Removing characteristic &V1& from characteristic &V3& is not
possible<(>,<)> as it is used as a compounded InfoObject in
characteristic &V2&.
If you want to remove characteristic &V1& from characteristic &V3&, you
also have to remove all other characteristics (like &V2&) which use
characteristic &V1& as a compounded InfoObject.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7240 - Characteristic &1 must equally be a navigation attribute of char. &3 ?

  The SAP error message R7240 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristics in a query or InfoProvider. Specifically, it states that a certain characteristic (denoted as &1) must also be a navigation attribute of another characteristic (denoted as &3). This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with queries or data models.
  Cause:
  
  Navigation Attributes: The characteristic that is causing the error is expected to be a navigation attribute of another characteristic. Navigation attributes are used to provide additional context or detail about a characteristic in a query.
  Modeling Issues: There may be a modeling issue in the InfoObject or the query definition where the characteristic is not properly defined as a navigation attribute.
  Query Design: The query may be designed in such a way that it expects certain relationships between characteristics that are not correctly established in the underlying data model.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1) and check the definition of the characteristic &3. Ensure that the characteristic &1 is defined as a navigation attribute of &3.
  
  
  
  Modify Query:
  
  If you are working with a query, check the query definition in the Query Designer (transaction code RSRQ). Ensure that the characteristics are correctly set up and that the navigation attributes are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Update Data Model:
  
  If necessary, update the data model to include the required navigation attributes. This may involve modifying the InfoObject or the data source to ensure that the relationships are correctly established.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Objects:
  
  After making changes, ensure that you activate the InfoObjects and any related objects to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the query again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Navigation Attributes: These are attributes that provide additional context to a characteristic and can be used in queries to filter or group data.
  InfoObjects: In SAP BW, InfoObjects are the building blocks of the data model, representing characteristics, key figures, and other data elements.
  Query Designer: A tool used to create and modify queries in SAP BW, allowing users to define how data is retrieved and displayed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.