How To Fix R7441 - Default currency translation/GIS attribute &2 is missing for IOBJ &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 441

• Message text: Default currency translation/GIS attribute &2 is missing for IOBJ &1

What causes this issue?

InfoObject &V2& is used in characteristic &V1& as a
<DS:DE.RSGISATTRINM>geographical attribute</>. InfoObject &V2& must
therefore exist as an attribute in characteristic &V1&.

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?

Add InfoObject &V2& as an attribute to characteristic &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7441 - Default currency translation/GIS attribute &2 is missing for IOBJ &1 ?

  The SAP error message R7441 indicates that there is a missing default currency translation or a missing GIS (General Information System) attribute for a specific InfoObject (IOBJ) in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to perform a currency conversion or when it requires certain attributes for processing data but cannot find them.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Translation: The default currency translation for the specified InfoObject is not defined in the system. This can happen if the InfoObject is newly created or if the currency settings were not properly configured.
  Missing GIS Attribute: The GIS attribute that is required for the InfoObject is not assigned or is missing. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data model changes that have not been fully implemented.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects or InfoProviders, can lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Translation Settings:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1) and check the settings for the InfoObject mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the default currency translation is defined. If it is missing, you may need to create or assign a currency translation.
  
  
  
  Verify GIS Attributes:
  
  Check the attributes of the InfoObject to ensure that all required GIS attributes are present and correctly configured.
  If any attributes are missing, you may need to add them or adjust the InfoObject settings.
  
  
  
  Re-activate InfoObjects:
  
  Sometimes, re-activating the InfoObject can resolve inconsistencies. You can do this in the InfoObject maintenance transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Data Flow:
  
  Review the data flow and transformations that involve the InfoObject. Ensure that all necessary mappings and transformations are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to currency translation and GIS attributes for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error is resolved and that data processing works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the R7441 error in your SAP BW system.