How To Fix R7B038 - Dimension &1: Incorrect high card flag (only ' ' and 'X' allowed)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Dimension &1: Incorrect high card flag (only ' ' and 'X' allowed)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B038 - Dimension &1: Incorrect high card flag (only ' ' and 'X' allowed) ?

  The SAP error message R7B038 indicates that there is an issue with the high cardinality flag for a specific dimension in your SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when dealing with data modeling or data extraction processes.
  Cause:
  The error message "Dimension &1: Incorrect high card flag (only ' ' and 'X' allowed)" suggests that the high cardinality flag for the specified dimension is set to an invalid value. The high cardinality flag is used to indicate whether a dimension can have a high number of unique values. The only acceptable values for this flag are:
  
  A blank space (' '), which indicates that the dimension does not have high cardinality.
  'X', which indicates that the dimension does have high cardinality.
  
  If the flag is set to any other value, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and correct the high cardinality flag for the specified dimension. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Data Model: Go to the relevant data model in your SAP BW or HANA system where the dimension is defined.
  
  
  Locate the Dimension: Find the dimension that is causing the error. This will be indicated in the error message as &1.
  
  
  Check the High Cardinality Flag: Look for the property or attribute that defines the high cardinality flag for the dimension. 
  
  
  Correct the Value: Ensure that the high cardinality flag is set to either a blank space (' ') or 'X'. If it is set to any other value, change it to one of the acceptable values.
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save the data model.
  
  
  Re-run the Process: Try to re-run the process that was causing the error to see if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP documentation for more details on data modeling and dimension properties.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation, as there may be underlying issues with the data model or system configuration.