How To Fix R7487 - Characteristic &1: GIS attribute &2 has the wrong GIS type &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 487

• Message text: Characteristic &1: GIS attribute &2 has the wrong GIS type &3

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& has GIS attribute &V2&. This attribute has the
inadmissible GIS type &V3&. Only type '2' (dynamic geo-characteristic)
or '4' (static geo-characteristic with geo-attributes) are permitted.

System Response

Characteristic &V1& cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Change the GIS type for attribute &V2& to '2' (Point Data) or '4'
(Shapes and Point Data). Or create another attribute for characteristic
&V1& as a GIS attribute.
Please also remember that only navigational attributes can be used as a
GIS attribute.
You can display the permitted attributes using input help.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7487 - Characteristic &1: GIS attribute &2 has the wrong GIS type &3 ?

  The SAP error message R7487 indicates that there is a mismatch in the GIS (Geographic Information System) attribute type for a characteristic in your SAP system. This error typically arises when the GIS attribute assigned to a characteristic does not match the expected type defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect GIS Attribute Assignment: The GIS attribute assigned to the characteristic may not be compatible with the expected GIS type. For example, if a numeric GIS attribute is assigned to a characteristic that expects a string type, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the GIS attributes or characteristics in the SAP system.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may have integrity issues, such as incorrect data types or formats.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check GIS Attribute Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the GIS attributes and verify that the attribute assigned to the characteristic is of the correct type.
  Ensure that the GIS attribute is compatible with the characteristic's expected data type.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the characteristic in question to ensure that it is configured correctly to accept the GIS attribute.
  If necessary, modify the characteristic to accept the correct GIS attribute type.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being processed to ensure that it adheres to the expected formats and types.
  Correct any discrepancies in the data that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on GIS attributes and characteristics to ensure compliance with system requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional context or related error messages that may provide further insight into the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or support team for more in-depth troubleshooting.