How To Fix R7B103 - Attribute &1 is not of type XXL, not allowed as XXL attribute in char. &2

R7B103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Attribute &1 is not of type XXL, not allowed as XXL attribute in char. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B103 - Attribute &1 is not of type XXL, not allowed as XXL attribute in char. &2 ?

  The SAP error message R7B103 indicates that there is an issue with the attribute type in a characteristic within the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA. Specifically, the error states that the attribute you are trying to use is not of type XXL (Extended Length) and therefore cannot be used as an XXL attribute in the specified characteristic.
  
  Cause:
  
  Attribute Type Mismatch: The attribute you are trying to assign to a characteristic is not defined as an XXL type in the data model. XXL attributes are typically used for large text fields or long strings.
  Data Model Configuration: The characteristic may have been configured to accept only certain types of attributes, and the attribute you are trying to use does not meet those criteria.
  Data Source Issues: If the data source from which the characteristic is pulling data has not been properly defined or does not support XXL attributes, this error