How To Fix R7672 - Define value range for partition. characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 672

• Message text: Define value range for partition. characteristic

What causes this issue?

On this screen, the value range of the partitioning criterion is display
ed or determined.

System Response

When you activate the object, the respective table is created in the dat
abase with a number of partitions that corresponds to the value range:
InfoCube: Fact table
DataStore object: Table of active records

How can this happen?

Value range for fiscal year/calendar month ,,
from 01.1998
to 12.2003
6 years * 12 months + 2 = 74 partitions are created,,(including 2 partit
ions for values that lie outside of the value range < 01.1998 or >
12.2003).

How to fix this error?

Specify the value range. Note that you can only change the value range w
hile the object does not contain any data.
With InfoCubes you can restrict the maximum number of partitions (input
field).

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7672 - Define value range for partition. characteristic ?

  The SAP error message R7672, "Define value range for partition characteristic," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when you are working with partitioning in InfoProviders or when defining characteristics in a data model. This error indicates that a value range has not been defined for a characteristic that is being used for partitioning.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Missing Value Range: The characteristic that you are trying to use for partitioning does not have a defined value range. This means that the system does not know what values are valid for that characteristic.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the partitioning might be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the system not being able to determine how to partition the data based on the specified characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Value Range:
  
  Go to the relevant characteristic in the SAP BW or HANA modeling environment.
  Check the settings for the characteristic and ensure that a value range is defined. This can usually be done in the characteristic's properties or settings.
  Specify the minimum and maximum values or the specific values that are valid for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Partitioning Settings:
  
  Review the partitioning settings for the InfoProvider or data model where the error is occurring.
  Ensure that the characteristic you are using for partitioning is correctly configured and that it has a defined value range.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoProvider:
  
  After making changes to the characteristic or partitioning settings, you may need to re-activate the InfoProvider or the data model to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to define the value range or configure the characteristic, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on partitioning and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP BW or HANA modeling, particularly focusing on characteristics and partitioning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7672 error and successfully define the value range for the partition characteristic.