How To Fix R7B155 - InfoObject &1 is not a geo-characteristic

R7B155 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 155

• Message text: InfoObject &1 is not a geo-characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B155 - InfoObject &1 is not a geo-characteristic ?

  The SAP error message R7B155 indicates that the InfoObject you are trying to use is not recognized as a geo-characteristic in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). Geo-characteristics are specific types of InfoObjects that are used for geographical data analysis, such as country, region, city, etc.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect InfoObject Type: The InfoObject you are trying to use may not be defined as a geo-characteristic in the SAP system.
  Missing Configuration: The InfoObject may not have been properly configured to be recognized as a geo-characteristic.
  Data Model Issues: The InfoObject might not be included in the relevant data model or InfoProvider that you are working with.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 or RSD1).
  Locate the InfoObject in question and check its properties.
  Ensure that it is defined as a geo-characteristic. You can do this by checking the "Geo" checkbox in the InfoObject's attributes.
  
  
  
  Modify InfoObject:
  
  If the InfoObject is