How To Fix R7560 - Characteristic &1 is used in &4 &2, but characteristic &3 is not

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 560

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

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& is used in &V4& &V2&. Characteristic &V3& was
inserted into the compounding of characteristic &V1&. Characteristic
&V3& must also be contained in &V4& &V2& in this constellation, which
is not currently the case.

System Response

Characteristic &V1& cannot be activated. If this message appears within
the framework of After Import treatment, then characteristic &V1& is
activated anyway. In this case, you should check &V4& &V2& after the
import.

How to fix this error?

First include characteristic &V3& in &V4& &V2&, before you activate
characteristic &V1&.

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 R7560 - Characteristic &1 is used in &4 &2, but characteristic &3 is not ?

  The SAP error message R7560 indicates that there is a problem with the characteristics used in a classification system, specifically in the context of class and characteristic assignments. This error typically arises when a characteristic is expected to be used in a certain context (like a class or a variant) but is not properly defined or linked.
  Cause:
  The error message R7560 is triggered when:
  
  Characteristic &1 is being used in a class or object (denoted by &4 &2), but another characteristic (&3) that is supposed to be linked or is required is missing or not defined.
  This can happen due to incorrect configuration in the classification system, such as missing dependencies or incorrect settings in the class or characteristic definitions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 to check the definitions of the characteristics involved (i.e., &1 and &3).
  Ensure that both characteristics are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Class Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code CL02 to review the class (denoted by &4) where the error is occurring.
  Check if the characteristics are correctly assigned to the class and that all required characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  If there are dependencies between characteristics, ensure that they are correctly set up. You can check this in the characteristic settings.
  Make sure that characteristic &3 is defined as a required characteristic if it is necessary for the context of characteristic &1.
  
  
  
  Adjust Class Configuration:
  
  If characteristic &3 is not needed, you may need to adjust the class configuration to remove the dependency on it.
  If it is needed, ensure that it is properly defined and linked to the class.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by trying to create or modify the object that was causing the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CL01: Create Class
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristics and classes in the classification system.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the R7560 error message in your SAP system.