How To Fix R7B027 - Bearing characteristic &1 for nav. attr. &2 is not contained in InfoProv.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Bearing characteristic &1 for nav. attr. &2 is not contained in InfoProv.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B027 - Bearing characteristic &1 for nav. attr. &2 is not contained in InfoProv. ?

  The SAP error message R7B027 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristics of a navigation attribute in a query or report. Specifically, it means that the bearing characteristic (denoted as &1) for the navigation attribute (denoted as &2) is not found in the InfoProvider you are trying to access.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic that is being referenced in the navigation attribute is not included in the InfoProvider. This could happen if the InfoProvider was not properly configured or if the characteristic was removed or not activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The navigation attribute may be incorrectly configured in the query or report, leading to a mismatch between the expected and actual characteristics.
  Data Source Changes: If there have been changes to the underlying data source or InfoProvider, such as changes in the data model or structure, it may lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider or its characteristics were transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoProvider Configuration: Verify that the InfoProvider contains the characteristic that is being referenced. You can do this by checking the InfoObject definitions and ensuring that the characteristic is included in the InfoProvider.
  Update Query/Report: If the characteristic is missing, you may need to update the query or report to either include the correct characteristic or remove the navigation attribute that references the missing characteristic.
  Re-activate InfoProvider: If the characteristic is supposed to be there but is not showing up, try re-activating the InfoProvider. This can sometimes resolve issues related to missing characteristics.
  Check for Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific InfoProvider and navigation attributes to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoProviders and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.