How To Fix R7B146 - Constant missing for attribute &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Constant missing for attribute &1

What causes this issue?

You specified master data read class &V2& that implements interface
IF_RSMD_RS_ACCESS_DEFINITION. Class &V2& provides a list of attributes
that can be used in any InfoObject using this class. Attribute &V1& is
part of this list, but a constant must be defined for attribute &V1& (as
defined in class &V2&).

System Response

Checking the InfoObject ended with errors. The InfoObject cannot be
activated unless the errors are resolved.

How to fix this error?

Define a constant in transaction RSD1 for InfoObject &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B146 - Constant missing for attribute &1 ?

  The SAP error message R7B146, which states "Constant missing for attribute &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is a missing constant value for a specific attribute in a data model or InfoObject.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Constant Definition: The error usually indicates that a constant value that is expected for a particular attribute (denoted by &1) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the InfoObject or the data model where the constant is supposed to be defined.
  Data Source Issues: If the data source is not properly set up or if there are inconsistencies in the data extraction process, it may lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject or related configurations were transported from one system to another, the constants may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Missing Constant:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW system.
  Check the attributes and ensure that the constant for the specified attribute is defined.
  If it is missing, create a new constant value for the attribute.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the InfoObject and ensure that all necessary constants are properly defined.
  Validate the settings in the data model or transformation rules that reference the attribute.
  
  
  
  Data Source Validation:
  
  Ensure that the data source is correctly configured and that it is providing the necessary data.
  Check for any errors in the data extraction process that might lead to missing values.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects, including constants, were included in the transport request.
  If not, you may need to manually create the missing constants in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific InfoObject or data model for additional guidance on resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to navigate to InfoObjects and check their configurations.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the constant is expected but not found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the R7B146 error in your SAP environment.