How To Fix R7B125 - Checking navigation attributes of characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Checking navigation attributes of characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B125 - Checking navigation attributes of characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message R7B125, which states "Checking navigation attributes of characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there are issues related to the navigation attributes of a characteristic in a query or report.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Navigation Attributes: The characteristic specified in the error message may not have the necessary navigation attributes defined in the InfoObject.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data model, such as missing or incorrect relationships between characteristics and their navigation attributes.
  Query Design Issues: The query may be designed in a way that does not properly account for the navigation attributes of the characteristic.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain navigation attributes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1) and check the definition of the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the navigation attributes are correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and check if the characteristic is being used correctly.
  Ensure that the navigation attributes are included in the query if they are needed for the analysis.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the InfoProvider to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data model.
  Use transaction RSA1 to check the InfoProvider and perform any necessary repairs.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the navigation attributes of the characteristic.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject:
  
  If changes were made to the InfoObject, consider re-activating it to ensure that all changes are applied correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects, navigation attributes, and query design.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the R7B125 error message in SAP.