How To Fix R7459 - Characteristic &1: The text table is no longer language-dependent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 459

• Message text: Characteristic &1: The text table is no longer language-dependent

What causes this issue?

The text table of the active version of characteristic &V1& is
language-dependent, but the one of the current version is not.

System Response

An activation of the characteristic can lead to the loss of text and
is, therefore, not possible, if characteristic &V1& still has texts.

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 R7459 - Characteristic &1: The text table is no longer language-dependent ?

  The SAP error message R7459 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic in the SAP system where the text table is no longer language-dependent. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics are used to define properties of objects.
  Cause:
  The error message R7459 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Configuration Changes: Changes made to the characteristic configuration that affect its language dependency.
  Data Inconsistencies: Issues with the data in the characteristic text table, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  System Upgrades or Patches: After an upgrade or patch, certain characteristics may lose their language dependency due to changes in the underlying data model.
  Custom Development: Custom programs or enhancements that manipulate characteristic texts may inadvertently cause this issue.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7459 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Create Characteristic) or CT05 (Change Characteristic) and verify the settings of the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the characteristic is set up correctly to be language-dependent.
  
  
  
  Review Text Table Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the text table associated with the characteristic.
  Ensure that the entries in the text table are complete and correctly defined for the required languages.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Text Table:
  
  If the text table is corrupted or incorrectly configured, you may need to recreate it. This can involve deleting the existing entries and re-entering them correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for System Notes:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific issues, including those related to characteristics and text tables.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for characteristics and classification to ensure that you are following best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04, CT05, SE11, and SE37 (for function modules).
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to R7459 or characteristic text tables.
  Classification System: Understanding the classification system in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to characteristics and their texts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the R7459 error message in your SAP system.