How To Fix R7584 - Characteristic &1: Time-dependency of attribute &2 was changed -> conver.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 584

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Time-dependency of attribute &2 was changed -> conver.

What causes this issue?

The time dependency of attribute &V2& for characteristic &V1& has been
changed.

System Response

As time-dependent and time-independent attributes appear in various
master data tables, the master data has to be converted. Activation can
therefore take longer, if the master data tables contain a lot of
entries.
If the time dependency for attribute &V2& is switched on, it can no
longer be used in aggregates. The affected aggregates are deactivated.

How to fix this error?

If activation takes a very long time or is canceled because of timeout,
you will have to carry out the activation in the background. To do this
select 'Characteristic -->Activate in Background'.

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 R7584 - Characteristic &1: Time-dependency of attribute &2 was changed -> conver. ?

  The SAP error message R7584 indicates that there is an issue with the time-dependency of an attribute in a characteristic. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics can have attributes that may change over time. The error message suggests that the time-dependency of the specified attribute has been altered, which may lead to inconsistencies or conflicts in the data.
  Cause:
  
  Change in Time-Dependency: The attribute's time-dependency has been modified, which can happen if the attribute was previously set to be time-dependent and is now being changed to a different setting.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be existing data that conflicts with the new time-dependency settings, leading to a situation where the system cannot reconcile the changes.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the characteristic or its attributes may not align with the expected settings, causing the system to raise this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Check the changes made to the time-dependency settings of the attribute. Ensure that the changes are intentional and valid.
  Data Consistency Check: Verify if there are existing records that may conflict with the new time-dependency settings. You may need to adjust or delete these records to resolve the conflict.
  Revert Changes: If the changes to the time-dependency were not necessary, consider reverting to the previous settings to maintain consistency.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing time-dependent attributes and characteristics.
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to the production system to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (to maintain characteristics) and CT05 (to maintain classes) to manage your classification data effectively.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to make changes to characteristics and attributes in the SAP system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more in-depth assistance.