How To Fix R7B156 - No actions allowed for geo-characteristics with values from attribute

R7B156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 156

• Message text: No actions allowed for geo-characteristics with values from attribute

What causes this issue?

You cannot execute any action for a characteristic<(>,<)> which has
geographical type as 'Dynamic geo-characteristic with values from
attribute'.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change the geographical type for characteristic &V1& if you want to
execute an action.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B156 - No actions allowed for geo-characteristics with values from attribute ?

  The SAP error message R7B156, which states "No actions allowed for geo-characteristics with values from attribute," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics when dealing with geo-characteristics or attributes that are not configured correctly for the actions you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Geo-Characteristics Configuration: The error often arises when the geo-characteristics (like geographical data) are not properly set up in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect values in the attributes associated with the geo-characteristics.
  Attribute Values: The specific values assigned to the geo-characteristics may not allow for certain actions, such as updates or deletions.
  Data Model Restrictions: There may be restrictions in the data model that prevent actions on certain geo-characteristics based on their current state or configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the geo-characteristics in the SAP BW system. Ensure that all necessary attributes are correctly defined and that their values are