How To Fix R7427 - Navigation attribute &1 is missing in characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 427

• Message text: Navigation attribute &1 is missing in characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

Navigation attribute &V1& must be created as a normal attribute with
referenced characteristic &V2&.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7427 - Navigation attribute &1 is missing in characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message R7427 indicates that a navigation attribute is missing in a characteristic. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when you are trying to execute a query or perform a data analysis operation that requires a specific navigation attribute that has not been defined or is not available in the characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Navigation Attribute: The navigation attribute specified in the error message is not defined for the characteristic in the InfoObject.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be designed to use a navigation attribute that is not available in the data model or InfoProvider.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoObjects may have led to the removal or alteration of navigation attributes.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another, the navigation attributes may not have been included or properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1) and check the definition of the characteristic mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the required navigation attribute is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Modify the Query:
  
  If the navigation attribute is not needed, consider modifying the query to remove references to it.
  Use the Query Designer (transaction code RSRT) to adjust the query settings.
  
  
  
  Recreate Navigation Attributes:
  
  If the navigation attribute is missing, you may need to recreate it in the InfoObject settings.
  Ensure that the attribute is properly linked to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects, including navigation attributes, were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Data Model Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the data model is consistent and that all necessary attributes are available in the InfoProvider being queried.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW or HANA you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to your version of SAP BW or HANA that may provide additional insights or patches.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.