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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the characteristic type is correctly defined and matches the intended use in the class.
  
  
  
  Review Class Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code CL02 (Change Class) to check the class configuration.
  Ensure that the class type is appropriate for the characteristics you are using.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the classification data. You can use transaction code CL20N to check for inconsistencies in the classification data.
  
  
  
  Reassign Characteristics:
  
  If necessary, you may need to reassign the characteristic to a different class or modify its type to ensure compatibility.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on configuring characteristics and classes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL20N: Class Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Classification System: Familiarize yourself with the classification system in SAP, including how characteristics and classes interact.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the R7B272 error message in SAP.