How To Fix R7873 - How are characteristics assigned to dimensions?


R7873 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

  • Message number: 873

  • Message text: How are characteristics assigned to dimensions?

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  • How to fix this error?

    Highlight the characteristic(s), that you wish to assign to a dimension
    and double click on the required dimension. Alternatively, you can also
    put the cursor on the dimension and then choose the 'Assign' button.
    With characteristics whose assignment is no longer allowed to be
    changed, the check box is not active.
    In addition to this type of assignment there is also the graphical
    assignment, where the dimensions and characteristics are displayed In
    this way, you can attach characteristics that still do not belong to a
    dimension to the relevant one.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7873 - How are characteristics assigned to dimensions? ?
    The SAP error message R7873 typically relates to issues in the assignment of characteristics to dimensions in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA modeling. This error can occur when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the way characteristics are defined and assigned to dimensions in InfoObjects or InfoCubes.
    Cause of Error R7873
    
    Incorrect Assignment: Characteristics may not be correctly assigned to the dimensions in the InfoObject or InfoCube.
    Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that are supposed to be assigned to a dimension may not exist or may not be activated.
    Inconsistent Data Model: There may be inconsistencies in the data model, such as changes made to characteristics or dimensions that have not been properly reflected in the data model.
    Transport Issues: If the data model was transported from one system to another, there may be issues with the transport that caused the characteristics to not be properly assigned.
    
    Solution
    
    
    Check Characteristic Assignment:
    
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