How To Fix R7B272 - Characteristic &1: Class name and characteristic type set

R7B272 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Class name and 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 class name &V2& for reading master data was set for characteristic
&V1&.

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 R7B272 - Characteristic &1: Class name and characteristic type set ?

  The SAP error message R7B272 typically indicates an issue related to the configuration of characteristics in the context of classification in SAP. This error occurs when there is a mismatch or inconsistency between the class name and the characteristic type that has been set for a characteristic in the classification system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Class and Characteristic Type: The characteristic you are trying to use is not compatible with the class type you have defined. For example, if a characteristic is defined as a "class characteristic" but is being treated as a "general characteristic," this can lead to the error.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the classification system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the classification tables, which can cause the system to throw this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) and verify the settings for