How To Fix R7B016 - Dimension &1: Incorrect line item flag (only ' ' and 'X' permitted)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7B - BW Metadata (InfoCube, InfoObject, InfoObject catalog)

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Dimension &1: Incorrect line item flag (only ' ' and 'X' permitted)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B016 - Dimension &1: Incorrect line item flag (only ' ' and 'X' permitted) ?

  The SAP error message R7B016 indicates that there is an issue with the line item flag for a specific dimension in your data model. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with data models, especially when defining characteristics or dimensions in InfoObjects or InfoProviders.
  Cause:
  The error message "Dimension &1: Incorrect line item flag (only ' ' and 'X' permitted)" suggests that the line item flag for the specified dimension (denoted by &1) is set to an invalid value. In SAP BW, the line item flag is used to indicate whether a characteristic is a line item (X) or not (blank). The valid values for this flag are:
  
  ' ' (blank): Indicates that the characteristic is not a line item.
  'X': Indicates that the characteristic is a line item.
  
  If the line item flag is set to any value other than these two, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and correct the line item flag for the specified dimension. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Data Model: Go to the relevant InfoObject or InfoProvider in the SAP BW system where the error is occurring.
  
  
  Check the Dimension Settings:
  
  Navigate to the dimension that is causing the error.
  Look for the line item flag setting. This is usually found in the properties or attributes of the dimension.
  
  
  
  Correct the Line Item Flag:
  
  If the line item flag is set to a value other than ' ' or 'X', change it to either ' ' (if it should not be a line item) or 'X' (if it should be a line item).
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject/InfoProvider: After making changes, you may need to re-activate the InfoObject or InfoProvider to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Test the Changes: Run the relevant queries or data loads to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoObjects, dimensions, and line item flags.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  Data Modeling Best Practices: Ensure that you follow best practices for data modeling in SAP BW to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider checking for any additional configuration or dependencies that might be affecting the dimension settings.