How To Fix R7B217 - Characteristic &1: Conversion routine &2 was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Conversion routine &2 was deleted

What causes this issue?

The characteristic &V1& is of data type NUMC. It makes little sense to
use the conversion routine &V2& for this characteristic.

System Response

The conversion routine &V2& was removed from the characteristic &V1&.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B217 - Characteristic &1: Conversion routine &2 was deleted ?

  The SAP error message R7B217 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic in your SAP system, specifically that the conversion routine associated with that characteristic has been deleted. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with InfoObjects in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when dealing with characteristics in other SAP modules.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Conversion Routine: The primary cause of this error is that the conversion routine (a piece of code that converts data from one format to another) associated with the characteristic has been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the conversion routine was part of a transport request that was not properly imported, it could lead to this error.
  Development Changes: Changes made in the development environment that were not properly reflected in the production environment can also lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Deletion: Verify if the conversion routine has indeed been deleted. You can do this by checking the relevant InfoObject or characteristic in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Restore the Conversion Routine: If the conversion routine was deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or re-create it if you have the necessary logic.
  Transport Request: If the deletion was due to a transport issue, ensure that the transport request containing the conversion routine is correctly imported into the target system.
  Reassign the Conversion Routine: If the conversion routine exists but is not assigned to the characteristic, you may need to reassign it.
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that there are no dependencies or references to the deleted conversion routine in other objects or processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and their properties.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for details on how to create and manage conversion routines.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the R7B217 error and implement a solution to resolve it.