How To Fix R7344 - Char. &1 may not appear in compounding and attributes simultaneously

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 344

• Message text: Char. &1 may not appear in compounding and attributes simultaneously

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Delete the characteristic either from the compounding or from the
attributes.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7344 - Char. &1 may not appear in compounding and attributes simultaneously ?

  The SAP error message R7344 indicates that a characteristic (denoted as &1) is being used in both compounding and attributes simultaneously, which is not allowed in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when defining InfoObjects or characteristics in a data model.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  A characteristic is defined in a way that it is being used both as a compound characteristic (where it is part of a hierarchy or a combination of other characteristics) and as an attribute (where it provides additional information about a characteristic).
  SAP does not allow a characteristic to serve dual purposes in this manner, as it can lead to ambiguity in data modeling and reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1 for InfoObjects).
  Check the definition of the characteristic that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Decide on Usage:
  
  Determine whether the characteristic should be used as a compound characteristic or as an attribute.
  If it is necessary for the characteristic to be used in one way, you will need to remove it from the other.
  
  
  
  Modify the InfoObject:
  
  If you decide to keep it as a compound characteristic, remove it from the attributes section.
  Conversely, if you want to keep it as an attribute, ensure it is not included in any compounding definitions.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject:
  
  After making the necessary changes, you may need to activate the InfoObject again to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the adjustments, test the data model or queries that were previously causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoObject definitions and the rules governing characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7344 error and ensure that your data model is correctly configured.