How To Fix R7B212 - InfoObject &1: Name of authorization field &2 cannot be changed

R7B212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 212

• Message text: InfoObject &1: Name of authorization field &2 cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

The name of the authorization field &V2& can not be changed.

System Response

Characteristic &V2& has not been activated.

How to fix this error?

First cancel the authorization relevance of characteristic &V1&, and
activate the characteristic. You can then reactivate the authorization
relevance, and give the authorization field a new name.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B212 - InfoObject &1: Name of authorization field &2 cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message R7B212 indicates that there is an issue with changing the name of an authorization field for a specific InfoObject. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to modify the properties of an InfoObject that is already in use.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the authorization field associated with the InfoObject is being referenced in existing authorizations or roles. Changing the name of an authorization field can lead to inconsistencies in the authorization checks, which is why SAP restricts such changes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to change the name of the authorization field, check if the field is being used in any existing roles or authorizations. You can do this by reviewing the authorization objects that reference the InfoObject.
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: If the authorization field