How To Fix R7473 - Char. &1 is exclusively an attribute (cannot be a navigation attribute)

R7473 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Char. &1 is exclusively an attribute (cannot be a navigation attribute)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7473 - Char. &1 is exclusively an attribute (cannot be a navigation attribute) ?

  The SAP error message R7473 indicates that a characteristic (in this case, represented by &1) is defined as an attribute in the data model, but you are trying to use it as a navigation attribute. This situation typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA modeling, where characteristics can be defined as either attributes or navigation attributes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Definition Conflict: The characteristic has been defined exclusively as an attribute in the InfoObject or data model, which means it cannot be used for navigation purposes.
  Modeling Error: You may have attempted to use the characteristic in a way that requires it to be a navigation attribute, such as in a query or report that expects to navigate through the characteristic.
  Data Model Design: The design of the data model may not align with the intended use of the characteristic, leading to this conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject definition in