How To Fix R7547 - InfoO. &1 is used in compounding of &2: Data type cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 547

• Message text: InfoO. &1 is used in compounding of &2: Data type cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

The data type of InfoObject &V1& was either changed to 'CHAR' or from
'CHAR' to another data type. This is not allowed if InfoObject &V1&
still appears in compounding (as with InfoObject &V2&).

System Response

InfoObject &V1& cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

First remove InfoObject &V1& from the compounding with InfoObject &V2&,
before you activate it.

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 R7547 - InfoO. &1 is used in compounding of &2: Data type cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message R7547 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a characteristic that is being used in the compounding of another characteristic. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when you are trying to change the data type of a characteristic that is already being used in a compounded characteristic.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to change the data type of a characteristic that is already part of a compounded characteristic.
  The system does not allow changing the data type of a characteristic that is in use, as it could lead to inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Characteristics: Determine which characteristic (&1) is causing the issue and which compounded characteristic (&2) it is part of.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the dependencies and relationships between the characteristics. You can do this by checking the data model in the SAP BW or HANA modeling tools.
  
  
  Remove Compounding: If you need to change the data type of the characteristic, you will first need to remove it from the compounded characteristic. This can usually be done in the modeling environment:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance.
  Find the compounded characteristic and remove the characteristic that you want to change.
  
  
  
  Change Data Type: After removing the characteristic from the compounding, you can change its data type as needed.
  
  
  Recreate Compounding: Once the data type has been changed, you can recreate the compounding with the updated characteristic.
  
  
  Activate Changes: After making the necessary changes, ensure that you activate the InfoObjects and any related objects to reflect the changes in the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional guidance or updates related to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on InfoObjects, compounding, and data types.
  Testing: After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the data model behaves as expected and that there are no further issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7547 error and successfully change the data type of the characteristic in question.