How To Fix R7356 - Function is not allowed for InfoObjects of type &1

R7356 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Function is not allowed for InfoObjects of type &1

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to create or delete time characteristics as these
are delivered by SAP as fixed.

System Response

The action was terminated.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7356 - Function is not allowed for InfoObjects of type &1 ?

  The SAP error message R7356, which states "Function is not allowed for InfoObjects of type &1," typically occurs when you attempt to perform an operation on an InfoObject that is not permitted for its specific type. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with InfoObjects such as characteristics, key figures, or other data elements.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by trying to execute a function or operation that is not applicable to the InfoObject type specified in the error message. For example, you might be trying to perform a certain action (like aggregation, transformation, or certain types of data manipulation) on an InfoObject that does not support that action due to its inherent characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the InfoObject Type: Check the type of the InfoObject that is causing the error. You can do this