How To Fix R7559 - Characteristic &1 is used as &4 of &2, but characteristic &3 is not

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 559

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is used as &4 of &2, but characteristic &3 is not

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& is used as an attribute or navigational attribute
of characteristic &V2&. Characteristic &V3& has been inserted in the
compund of characteristic &V1&. In this grouping, characteristic &V3&
must be likewise an attribute or a navigational attribute of
characteristic &V2& (or be in the compound of characteristic &V2&),
which is, however, not the case.

System Response

Characteristic &V1& can not be activated.

How to fix this error?

Firstly include the characteristic &V3& as an attribute or a
navigational atttribute (or in the compound) of characteristic &V2&
before you actiavte characteristic &V1&.

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 R7559 - Characteristic &1 is used as &4 of &2, but characteristic &3 is not ?

  The SAP error message R7559 indicates that there is a problem with the characteristics used in a configuration or variant configuration scenario. Specifically, it suggests that a certain characteristic (denoted as &1) is being used in a specific context (as &4 of &2), but another characteristic (denoted as &3) that is expected to be present is missing or not defined.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic that is expected (characteristic &3) is not defined in the configuration profile or is not available in the context where it is being used.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with how the characteristics are linked or defined in the configuration settings, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify that all the characteristics involved (&1, &2, &3) are correctly defined.
  Ensure that characteristic &3 is indeed created and active.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Use transaction code CU41 (Configuration Profile) to check the configuration profile where the error is occurring.
  Ensure that all required characteristics are included in the configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  If there are dependencies or constraints defined for the characteristics, ensure that they are correctly set up. Use transaction code CU02 (Dependency Maintenance) to review and adjust dependencies as necessary.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  If you are working with a specific configuration, try to validate the configuration to see if there are any other related errors or warnings that can provide more context.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, test the configuration with different combinations of characteristics to identify if the issue is specific to certain values or combinations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to variant configuration and characteristics for any additional insights or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CU41: Configuration Profile
  CU02: Dependency Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the R7559 error message in your SAP system.