How To Fix R7B205 - Key figure &1: Char. &2 from elimination is not actively available

R7B205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Key figure &1: Char. &2 from elimination is not actively available

What causes this issue?

You entered either the characteristic &V2&, or a navigation attribute
of this characteristic, or the characteristic as a navigation attribute
in the elimination for key figure &V1&. However, characteristic &V2& is
not active or is not defined as a navigation attribute.

System Response

Key figure &V1& cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different characteristic.

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 R7B205 - Key figure &1: Char. &2 from elimination is not actively available ?

  The SAP error message R7B205 indicates that a key figure in a report or query is not able to be calculated because a characteristic used for elimination is not actively available in the context of the query or report. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when dealing with data models that involve eliminations, such as in financial reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Characteristic: The characteristic used for elimination is not included in the data model or is not active in the query definition.
  Missing Data: The characteristic may not have any data associated with it in the context of the query.
  Query Design: The query may not be designed to include the necessary characteristics for the elimination process.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not be properly configured to include the required characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Query Definition:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer.
  Ensure that the characteristic