How To Fix R7B251 - InfoObject &1: Text type &2 inconsistent for properties of text table &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 251

• Message text: InfoObject &1: Text type &2 inconsistent for properties of text table &3

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

InfoObject &V1& has text type '&V2&'. However, text type '&V2&' is not
specified in text table &V3&.
If the set text type deviates from the properties of the text table, the
default text type is used. The default text type depends on existing
text fields in the text table.

How to fix this error?

In order to be able to use text type &V2&, the appropriate property must
be set for text table &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B251 - InfoObject &1: Text type &2 inconsistent for properties of text table &3 ?

  The SAP error message R7B251 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the text type for a specific InfoObject's text table. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with InfoObjects and their associated text tables.
  Cause:
  The error message R7B251 is triggered when:
  
  The text type defined for the InfoObject does not match the expected text type for the properties of the text table.
  There may be a mismatch in the data dictionary definitions or inconsistencies in the configuration of the InfoObject and its text table.
  The text table might have been modified or incorrectly set up, leading to discrepancies in the expected structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 or RSD1).
  Verify the properties of the InfoObject, especially the text type assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Review the Text Table:
  
  Check the text table associated with the InfoObject.
  Ensure that the text type defined in the text table matches the text type expected by the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Adjust Text Type:
  
  If there is a mismatch, you may need to adjust the text type in either the InfoObject or the text table to ensure consistency.
  You can do this by modifying the InfoObject or the text table in the Data Dictionary (SE11).
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject:
  
  After making changes, you may need to re-activate the InfoObject and its text table to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to InfoObjects and text tables for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Data Dictionary: Understanding the structure of the Data Dictionary in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to InfoObjects and text tables.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the R7B251 error message.