How To Fix R7B112 - Catalog type &1 is not permitted (only CHA and KYF)

R7B112 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Catalog type &1 is not permitted (only CHA and KYF)

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R7B112 - Details

• The SAP error message R7B112 indicates that the catalog type specified in your transaction is not permitted. The message specifies that only the catalog types "CHA" (Characteristic) and "KYF" (Key Figure) are allowed. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with InfoObjects or when trying to create or modify a data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Catalog Type: The catalog type you are trying to use is not one of the permitted types (CHA or KYF).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or InfoObject settings that restricts the allowed catalog types.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an invalid catalog type in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Catalog Type: Ensure that you are using the correct catalog type. If you are trying to create or modify an InfoObject, make sure to select either "CHA" or "KYF".
  Review Configuration: If you