How To Fix R7351 - Characteristic &1: Error when setting the hier. structure to time-depndnt

R7351 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Error when setting the hier. structure to time-depndnt

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7351 - Characteristic &1: Error when setting the hier. structure to time-depndnt ?

  The SAP error message R7351 typically indicates an issue with the characteristic hierarchy structure when trying to set it to be time-dependent. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) systems, particularly when dealing with InfoObjects and their hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  The error message R7351 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Structure: The hierarchy structure may not be correctly defined or may not support time-dependent characteristics.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the hierarchy from being set as time-dependent.
  Missing Time Dependency Settings: The characteristic may not have the necessary settings or attributes configured to allow for time-dependent hierarchies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the hierarchy settings.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues in the SAP system that are causing the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7351 error, you can