How To Fix R7720 - Characteristics w/o assignment can be graphically assigned to dimensions

R7720 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 720

• Message text: Characteristics w/o assignment can be graphically assigned to dimensions

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can assign non-assigned characteristics to dimensions graphically.
Highlight the InfoObjects individually (F9) and attach them under one
of the dimension nodes.
Note that already assigned characteristics are NOT attached, even if
the hierarchical display permits this.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7720 - Characteristics w/o assignment can be graphically assigned to dimensions ?

  The SAP error message R7720, which states "Characteristics w/o assignment can be graphically assigned to dimensions," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with InfoObjects, especially when trying to create or modify a query or a data model.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to assign characteristics (which are attributes or dimensions in your data model) that do not have a proper assignment to a specific dimension in a graphical modeling tool (like the Query Designer or the BW Modeling Tools). The characteristics must be assigned to a dimension in order to be used effectively in queries or reports.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 for InfoObjects).
  Verify that the characteristics you are trying to use are properly assigned to the relevant dimensions. If they are not assigned, you will