How To Fix R7636 - Column view of char. &1 will be generated again during activation

R7636 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 636

• Message text: Column view of char. &1 will be generated again during activation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7636 - Column view of char. &1 will be generated again during activation ?

  The SAP error message R7636 indicates that there is an issue with the column view of a characteristic in the context of the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environment. This message typically arises during the activation of a data model, such as an InfoObject, InfoCube, or CompositeProvider, where the system is attempting to regenerate the column view for a characteristic.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Model Changes: Changes made to the data model or InfoObject that require the regeneration of the column view.
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata of the characteristic or the underlying data model.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database, such as locks or corruption, can prevent the successful activation of the column view.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the same object, it may lead to conflicts during activation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7636 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
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