How To Fix R7B351 - Characteristic &1 is disabled as an InfoProvider, but HCPR exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is disabled as an InfoProvider, but HCPR exists

What causes this issue?

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

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 disable the InfoProvider setting, 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 R7B351 - Characteristic &1 is disabled as an InfoProvider, but HCPR exists ?

  The SAP error message R7B351 indicates that a characteristic (in this case, represented by &1) is disabled as an InfoProvider, but there is a Hierarchical Characteristic Parent-Child Relationship (HCPR) that exists for it. This situation typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with InfoObjects and their relationships.
  Cause:
  
  Disabled Characteristic: The characteristic in question has been marked as disabled for use as an InfoProvider. This means that it cannot be used in queries or as part of an InfoProvider structure.
  Existing HCPR: Despite being disabled, there is still a hierarchical relationship defined for this characteristic, which creates a conflict. The system expects that if a characteristic is part of a hierarchy, it should be enabled for use as an InfoProvider.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1).
  Find the characteristic that is causing the issue.
  Check the settings for the characteristic and ensure that it is enabled for use as an InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Enable the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is indeed required for your reporting or data modeling, enable it as an InfoProvider. This can typically be done in the InfoObject maintenance screen by adjusting the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchical Relationships:
  
  If the characteristic should not be used as an InfoProvider, you may need to remove or adjust the hierarchical relationships associated with it. This can be done in the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1).
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the appropriate environments (e.g., quality, production) as needed.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Review any queries, reports, or other objects that may depend on this characteristic to ensure that enabling or disabling it does not affect other functionalities.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoObjects: These are the building blocks of the SAP BW data model, representing characteristics and key figures.
  Hierarchical Characteristics: These allow for the representation of parent-child relationships within data, which can be useful for reporting and analysis.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for detailed information on managing InfoObjects and hierarchical characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7B351 error and ensure that your characteristics and hierarchies are correctly configured for your reporting needs.