How To Fix R7474 - Characteristic &1: The constant was changed from &2 to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 474

• Message text: Characteristic &1: The constant was changed from &2 to &3

What causes this issue?

Up to now characteristic &V1& had the constant &V2&. All data is posted
with the value &V2& if this constant is not empty (blank).

System Response

After the activation of the characteristic the constant &V3& is valid.
All data posted until now then becomes invalid, or is interpreted as if
characteristic &V1& had value &V3& everywhere.
Characteristic &V1& cannot be activated if it is used in InfoCubes or
DataStore objects that still contain data.

How to fix this error?

To activate the characteristic you must first change the constant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7474 - Characteristic &1: The constant was changed from &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message R7474 indicates that there has been a change in the constant value of a characteristic in a classification system. This message typically arises in the context of SAP's classification and variant configuration functionalities, where characteristics are used to define the properties of products.
  Cause:
  The error message R7474 is triggered when:
  
  A characteristic's constant value has been modified. For example, if a characteristic was previously set to a certain value (e.g., "Red") and has been changed to another value (e.g., "Blue"), the system flags this change.
  This can happen during the configuration of a product or when updating the master data in the classification system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Changes: Check the change log or history of the characteristic to understand what changes were made. This can help identify if the change was intentional or accidental.
  
  
  Update Dependent Objects: If the change was intentional, ensure that all dependent objects (like materials, classes, or configurations) that rely on this characteristic are updated accordingly. This may involve reclassifying materials or updating configuration settings.
  
  
  Revert Changes: If the change was not intended, you may need to revert the characteristic back to its original value. This can be done through the classification data maintenance transaction (e.g., CL02 for changing characteristics).
  
  
  Check Configuration Profiles: If the characteristic is part of a configuration profile, ensure that the profile is updated to reflect the new constant value.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines related to the classification and variant configuration processes in your organization to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CL01 (Create Class), CL02 (Change Class), CL03 (Display Class), and CL24 (Display Characteristics) to manage characteristics and classes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and classes in the SAP system.
  Training: If you are frequently encountering this error, consider additional training on SAP classification and variant configuration to better understand how to manage characteristics effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the R7474 error message and ensure that your classification data is accurate and up to date.