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How To Fix R7B345 - Characteristic &1 (length &2) cannot be used as a document property


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 345

  • Message text: Characteristic &1 (length &2) cannot be used as a document property

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  • What causes this issue?

    The length of characteristic &V1& is &V2& characters. The characteristic
    can thus not be used as a document property.
    The maximum length for a characteristic to be used as a document
    property is &V3&.

    System Response

    The system cannot create this characteristic.

    How to fix this error?

    Shorten the length of characteristic &V1& to a maximum of &V3&
    characters.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B345 - Characteristic &1 (length &2) cannot be used as a document property ?

    The SAP error message R7B345 indicates that a characteristic (in this case, identified as &1) has a length of &2 and cannot be used as a document property. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics, where certain characteristics are expected to meet specific criteria to be utilized as document properties.

    Cause:

    1. Length Restriction: The characteristic you are trying to use has a length that exceeds the maximum allowed length for document properties. Document properties often have strict length requirements, and if a characteristic exceeds this length, it cannot be used.
    2. Data Type Issues: The characteristic may not be of a compatible data type for document properties. For example, certain types of characteristics (like long text fields) may not be suitable.
    3. Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the BW or Analytics system that restrict the use of certain characteristics as document properties.

    Solution:

    1. Check Characteristic Length: Review the length of the characteristic in the data model. If it exceeds the allowed length for document properties, consider creating a new characteristic with a shorter length or modifying the existing one if feasible.
    2. Modify Data Type: If the characteristic is of an incompatible data type, consider changing it to a compatible type that can be used as a document property.
    3. Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the BW or Analytics system to ensure that the characteristic is set up correctly and is allowed to be used as a document property.
    4. Use Alternative Characteristics: If the characteristic cannot be modified, consider using an alternative characteristic that meets the requirements for document properties.

    Related Information:

    • SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on document properties and the requirements for characteristics.
    • SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights into similar issues.
    • Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared by other users.

    By addressing the length and data type of the characteristic, and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message R7B345.

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