How To Fix R7475 - Characteristic &1 is exclusively an attribute: Hierarchies are not poss.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 475

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is exclusively an attribute: Hierarchies are not poss.

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

Characteristic &V1& cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Switch off the indicator <LS>With hierarchies</> or the indicator
<LS>Exclusively Attribute</> for characteristic &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7475 - Characteristic &1 is exclusively an attribute: Hierarchies are not poss. ?

  The SAP error message R7475 indicates that you are trying to use a characteristic that is defined as an attribute in a way that is not allowed, specifically in the context of hierarchies. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with InfoObjects and their hierarchies.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Definition: The characteristic you are trying to use is defined as an attribute of another characteristic rather than as a standalone characteristic. Attributes are used to provide additional information about a characteristic but do not have their own hierarchies.
  Hierarchy Usage: You are attempting to create or manipulate a hierarchy for a characteristic that is not allowed because it is only an attribute. Hierarchies can only be defined for characteristics that are not attributes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify the definition of the characteristic in the SAP BW system. Ensure that it is defined as a standalone characteristic if you intend to use it in a hierarchy.
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) and check the InfoObject definition.
  If it is an attribute, you may need to create a new characteristic that is not an attribute.
  
  
  
  Modify Hierarchy Settings: If you need to use the characteristic in a hierarchy, you will need to:
  
  Create a new characteristic that is not defined as an attribute.
  Use this new characteristic to define your hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Adjust Queries or Reports: If you are running a query or report that references the characteristic, ensure that you are using the correct characteristic that supports hierarchies.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on characteristics, attributes, and hierarchies in SAP BW.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance) to manage and check the definitions of your characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and correctly configure your characteristics and hierarchies in SAP.