How To Fix R7554 - Navigation attribute &1 deleted from characteristic &2

R7554 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 554

• Message text: Navigation attribute &1 deleted from characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

The navigation attribute &V1& of the characteristic &V2& was deleted,
even though it is still being used in <DS:DE.RSINFOPROV>InfoProviders
</> (InfoCubes, DataStore objects or characteristics).

System Response

Activating the characteristic &V2& deactivates these InfoProviders.
Before they can be used, you must firstly reactivate them without
activating the navigation attribute &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Terminate the activation of the characteristic &V2& and include the
navigation attribute &V1& again.
Alternatively, activate the Infoproviders manually after you have
activated the characteristic &V2&.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7554 - Navigation attribute &1 deleted from characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message R7554, which states "Navigation attribute &1 deleted from characteristic &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is an issue with the navigation attributes of a characteristic in a data model or InfoObject.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Navigation Attribute: The error usually indicates that a navigation attribute (e.g., a characteristic that provides additional context to another characteristic) has been deleted from the characteristic definition. This can happen due to changes in the data model or InfoObject configuration.
  Inconsistent Data Model: If the navigation attribute was removed but still referenced in queries, reports, or other data models, it can lead to inconsistencies and trigger this error.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the navigation attribute was not included in the transport, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Go to the InfoObject