How To Fix R7B348 - Characteristic &1: InfoArea &2 removed, but Comp.Provider (HCPR) exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 348

• Message text: Characteristic &1: InfoArea &2 removed, but Comp.Provider (HCPR) exists

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& is used in other objects (SAP HANA CompositeProvider
for example). Characteristic &V1& must therefore be flagged as an
InfoProvider by assigning an InfoArea.

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?

If you want to remove the InfoArea, delete characteristic &V1& from the
objects where it is used.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B348 - Characteristic &1: InfoArea &2 removed, but Comp.Provider (HCPR) exists ?

  The SAP error message R7B348 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the InfoArea and the Composite Provider (HCPR) in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA. Specifically, it suggests that a characteristic has been removed from the InfoArea, but there is still a Composite Provider that references this characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Removal of Characteristic: The characteristic mentioned in the error message has been deleted or removed from the InfoArea.
  Existing Composite Provider: There is still a Composite Provider that relies on this characteristic, which leads to inconsistencies in the data model.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects or InfoProviders, can lead to such errors if dependencies are not properly managed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Check the Composite Provider that is causing the issue. You can do this by navigating to the Composite Provider in the SAP BW modeling tools and reviewing its definition.
  Identify where the removed characteristic is being used within the Composite Provider.
  
  
  
  Update Composite Provider:
  
  If the characteristic is no longer needed, you should remove it from the Composite Provider definition.
  If the characteristic is still required, consider restoring it in the InfoArea.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Composite Provider:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-activate the Composite Provider to ensure that it is updated with the latest changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Review other InfoProviders or queries that might also reference the removed characteristic to ensure there are no further inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the Composite Provider and any related queries to ensure that they function correctly without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on managing InfoObjects and Composite Providers.
  Data Model Management: Consider implementing a change management process for your data model to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7B348 error and ensure that your SAP BW environment is functioning correctly.