How To Fix R7462 - Characteristic &1: The length has changed from &2 to &3

R7462 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 462

• Message text: Characteristic &1: The length has changed from &2 to &3

What causes this issue?

When truncating length, a loss of master data, SIDs and texts can occur.

System Response

An activation of the characteristic is not possible in this case if
characteristic &V1& still has master data, SIDs or text - or if the
characteristic is still used in DataStore objects with data.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7462 - Characteristic &1: The length has changed from &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message R7462 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the length of a characteristic in the context of SAP's data modeling, particularly in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA. This error typically arises when the length of a characteristic has been altered in a way that is inconsistent with its previous definition, which can lead to issues in data processing or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change in Characteristic Definition: The length of a characteristic has been modified in the data model or InfoObject definition. For example, if a characteristic was originally defined as a string of length 10 and has been changed to length 20, this inconsistency can trigger the error.
  Data Source Mismatch: If the data source feeding into the characteristic has a different length than what is defined in the InfoObject, this can also lead to the error.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system