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

R7427 - Overview

• 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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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