How To Fix R7B211 - Authorization field &1 has to be in generation namespace &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Authorization field &1 has to be in generation namespace &2

What causes this issue?

The authorization field &V1& is not within the generation namespace
&V2& of characteristic &V3&.
However, we recommend that the field be within this namespace, as names
of authorization fields need to be globally clear.
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System Response

The characteristic &V3& can still be activated.

How to fix this error?

Choose a name within the generation namespace &V2&.

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 R7B211 - Authorization field &1 has to be in generation namespace &2 ?

  The SAP error message R7B211 indicates that there is an issue with authorization fields in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics. Specifically, it suggests that the authorization field you are trying to use is not in the correct generation namespace.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  An authorization field is being referenced that does not belong to the expected namespace.
  There is a mismatch between the authorization object and the namespace defined in the system.
  The authorization field may have been incorrectly defined or configured in the BW system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7B211 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorization Field Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the authorization field in the BW system. Ensure that it is defined correctly and belongs to the appropriate namespace.
  
  
  
  Review Namespace Settings:
  
  Check the namespace settings in your BW system. Ensure that the authorization field you are trying to use is defined within the expected generation namespace.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization