How To Fix R7378 - Characteristic &1: Tables not active; master data routines not generated

R7378 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 378

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Tables not active; master data routines not generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7378 - Characteristic &1: Tables not active; master data routines not generated ?

  The SAP error message R7378 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristic in the context of the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environment. Specifically, it means that the tables related to the characteristic are not active, and as a result, the master data routines have not been generated. This can prevent the proper functioning of data loading and reporting processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Characteristic: The characteristic in question is not active in the InfoObject definition.
  Missing or Incomplete Activation: The InfoObject or its associated master data has not been fully activated, which is necessary for the generation of master data routines.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Data Model Changes: Changes made to the data model (like adding new attributes or changing existing ones) may require reactivation of the InfoObject.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Characteristic:
  
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