How To Fix R7B274 - Characteristic &1 with temporal hier. join can have maximum &2 characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 274

• Message text: Characteristic &1 with temporal hier. join can have maximum &2 characters

What causes this issue?

The entire length of a characteristic comprises the length of the
characteristic and the total of the lengths of any compounded
characteristics.
There are additional length restrictions related to the <LS>Temporal
Hierarchy Join </>function. The maximum permitted length for
characteristic &V1& is &V2& characters. Characteristic &V1& has exceeded
this maximum length.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change the length of characteristic &V1& to a maximum of &V2& characters
or deactivate the <LS>Temporal Hierarchy Join</> function.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B274 - Characteristic &1 with temporal hier. join can have maximum &2 characters ?

  The SAP error message R7B274 indicates that a characteristic in a temporal hierarchy join has exceeded the maximum allowed character limit. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with data modeling, especially when defining characteristics for hierarchies.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A characteristic (e.g., a dimension or attribute) is defined with a name or identifier that exceeds the maximum character limit specified by the system.
  The system has a predefined limit for the number of characters that can be used for certain identifiers, and this limit is being breached.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Name: Review the name of the characteristic that is causing the error. Ensure that it does not exceed the maximum character limit specified in the error message (indicated by &2).
  
  
  Rename Characteristic: If the name is too long, consider renaming the characteristic to a shorter version that still conveys the necessary information but adheres to the character limit.
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Configuration: If the characteristic is part of a hierarchy, ensure that all levels of the hierarchy comply with the character limits.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific limits related to characteristics and hierarchies in your version of SAP BW or HANA.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error is resolved and that the hierarchy functions as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Version-Specific Limits: Be aware that character limits may vary between different versions of SAP BW or HANA, so ensure you are referencing the correct version documentation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7B274 error and successfully configure your temporal hierarchy join.