How To Fix R7468 - Characteristic &1: Attribute &2 deleted (possibly converted)

R7468 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 468

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Attribute &2 deleted (possibly converted)

What causes this issue?

Attribute &V2& of characteristic &V1& was deleted.

System Response

The values that were saved in this field in the <DS:DE.RSCHNTAB>master
data tables</> will be deleted upon activation.
The attribute SID tables might have to be converted during activation,
depending on the database system. This means that the activation process
might take longer.

How to fix this error?

If activation takes a very long time or is canceled due to a timeout,
you have to execute the activation process in the background.
To do this, choose 'Characteristic -->Activate in Background'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7468 - Characteristic &1: Attribute &2 deleted (possibly converted) ?

  The SAP error message R7468 indicates that a characteristic in the system has been deleted or converted, which can occur during various processes, such as data migration, system upgrades, or changes in the configuration of characteristics in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Characteristics: The characteristic specified in the error message has been deleted from the system. This can happen if the characteristic was no longer needed or if it was part of a cleanup process.
  Conversion of Characteristics: The characteristic may have been converted to a different type or format, which can lead to the original characteristic being marked as deleted.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from one system to another, inconsistencies or errors in the migration process can lead to characteristics being deleted or not properly converted.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of characteristics in the SAP system can also lead to this error, especially if the changes are