How To Fix R7B271 - Characteristic type set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Characteristic type set

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

What causes this issue?

The type of characteristic is set. We differentiate between general,
fixed and remote characteristics.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B271 - Characteristic type set ?

  The SAP error message R7B271, which indicates "Characteristic type set," typically arises in the context of SAP's Business Warehouse (BW) or Business Intelligence (BI) systems. This error is related to the configuration of characteristics in InfoObjects, which are used to define the structure of data in BW.
  Cause:
  The error message R7B271 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic type may not be properly defined or configured in the InfoObject settings.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data model, such as missing or incorrectly defined characteristics.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be issues with the transport of characteristics.
  Versioning Problems: The characteristic may be set to a version that is not compatible with the current data model or query.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7B271 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check the configuration of the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Check the data model for any inconsistencies. Ensure that all required characteristics are present and correctly defined in the InfoProvider.
  Validate the InfoCube or DataStore Object (DSO) to ensure that it is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings related to the characteristic.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Versioning:
  
  Verify that the characteristic is set to the correct version and that it is compatible with the current data model.
  If necessary, adjust the version settings in the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject:
  
  Sometimes, simply reactivating the InfoObject can resolve the issue. Go to the InfoObject maintenance and reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and characteristics.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.