How To Fix R7319 - MD table &1 for basic characteristic &2 already exists (no new def.)

R7319 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 319

• Message text: MD table &1 for basic characteristic &2 already exists (no new def.)

What causes this issue?

The status of the characteristic is inconsistent with that of the
dictionary.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Try to delete the check table manually in the dictionary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7319 - MD table &1 for basic characteristic &2 already exists (no new def.) ?

  The SAP error message R7319 indicates that there is an attempt to create a basic characteristic in the Master Data (MD) table that already exists. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with InfoObjects and their characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "R7319 MD table &1 for basic characteristic &2 already exists (no new def.)" is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new characteristic in the InfoObject that has the same technical name as an existing characteristic in the system.
  The system does not allow the creation of duplicate characteristics, as each characteristic must have a unique identifier.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Characteristics:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1).
  Search for the characteristic using its technical name to confirm that it already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic already exists and you need to make changes,