How To Fix R7697 - Cannot remove characteristic/key figure, as InfoCube &1 contains data

R7697 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 697

• Message text: Cannot remove characteristic/key figure, as InfoCube &1 contains data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7697 - Cannot remove characteristic/key figure, as InfoCube &1 contains data ?

  The SAP error message R7697 indicates that you are trying to remove a characteristic or key figure from an InfoCube that already contains data. This is a common issue when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environments, as certain structural changes to InfoCubes are restricted when data is present.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the InfoCube has existing data, and SAP does not allow the removal of characteristics or key figures that are currently being used in the data model. This is to maintain data integrity and ensure that the existing reports and queries that rely on this data remain functional.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Data Usage: Before attempting to remove a characteristic or key figure, check if it is being used in any reports, queries, or data models. If it is, you may need to adjust those reports