How To Fix R7598 - Characteristic &1: Navigation attribute &2 is used in ref. to char. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 598

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Navigation attribute &2 is used in ref. to char. &3

What causes this issue?

The navigation attribute &V2& for characteristic &V1& has been deleted.
However, this navigation attribute is still being used for
characteristic &V3&, which references characteristic &V1&.

System Response

Characteristic &V1& can not be activated.

How to fix this error?

First delete the navigation attribute from characteristic &V3&, and then
from 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7598 - Characteristic &1: Navigation attribute &2 is used in ref. to char. &3 ?

  The SAP error message R7598 indicates that there is an issue with the use of navigation attributes in the context of characteristics in a data model, typically within the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  The error message R7598 occurs when a navigation attribute (characteristic) is being used in reference to another characteristic in a way that is not allowed. This can happen due to several reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The navigation attribute may not be properly configured in the InfoObject or the data model.
  Hierarchy Issues: There may be issues with the hierarchy or the way attributes are linked to the characteristics.
  Data Model Constraints: The data model may have constraints that prevent the use of certain attributes in conjunction with others.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7598 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the InfoObjects involved. Ensure that the navigation attributes are correctly defined and